Research Associate​/Genome Editing

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a private aquaculture innovation and research company, is seeking a Research Associate to support innovations in genome editing technologies being developed at the CAT laboratory located in San Diego, CA. This is a full-time, on-site, Permanent position and will begin with the successful candidate reporting to the genome editing scientists.

Why Join the Center for Aquaculture Technologies?

Become part of a team that is reshaping the future of aquaculture through innovation. Your work as a Research Associate will support our ongoing development of technologies that will advance sustainable aquaculture practices worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution of laboratory experiments for ongoing research projects.
• Culture, maintain, and monitor established cell lines (e.g., HEK
  293, CHO, RTG-2, CHSE-214) under sterile conditions.
• Isolate, expand, and maintain primary cell lines derived from fish tissues.
• Conduct cell culture experiments with minimal supervision, including electroporation, transfection, and transduction of various cell lines.
• Assist in the design and execution of cell-based assays, including cell viability, proliferation, and immunofluorescence assays.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments, including laboratory notebooks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory standards.

Desired Skills, Experience, and

Competencies:

• Strong familiarity with laboratory techniques such as PCR, qRT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, ELISA, molecular cloning, and microscopy.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of a dynamic research environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including scientists, technicians, and other team members.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy in experimental procedures and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other general computer skills.
• Experience with the derivation of primary cell lines and iPSC reprogramming is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of genome editing techniques (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9) in vitro or in vivo is a plus, though not required.
• Knowledge of the aquaculture industry is not required.