Senior Scientist (genome Engineering) - Genetics

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base: $63,400.00 - $115,000.00 annually; bonus/equ...
Hybrid
Phd or terminal degree required
3 years postdoctoral experience
Crispr/cas9 genome engineering expertise
The Senior Scientist will lead the Cremins Lab's genome engineering subTeam, focusing on degrons, dTAG systems, and CRISPR technologies

Job Summary

  • The Senior Scientist will lead the Cremins Lab's genome engineering subTeam, focusing on degrons, dTAG systems, and CRISPR technologies.
  • This role involves differentiating human iPSCs into neurons and organoids while developing standardized experimental protocols for publication-quality workflows.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

The Senior Scientist will lead the Cremins Lab's genome engineering subTeam, focusing on degrons, dTAG systems, and CRISPR technologies.

Salary

Base: $63,400.00 - $115,000.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, 7% retirement contribution, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or terminal degree required
  • 3 years postdoctoral experience
  • CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering expertise
  • Human iPSC culture and differentiation skills
  • Molecular cloning and cell biology techniques
  • Chromatin sequencing (RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C)
  • Lab record management and SOP development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience mentoring junior scientists
  • Grant writing and manuscript preparation
  • Python/R programming and Linux environment
  • Collaborative team player with inclusive mindset
  • Independent problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with neural aging models

Key Requirements

  • PhD or Terminal Degree
  • 3 Years Postdoctoral Experience
  • No specific certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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