Biohub · 1 day ago
Scientist, NGS & Cell Engineering
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expBiohub is leading the new era of AI-powered biology to cure or prevent disease through its medical research organization. They are seeking a highly-skilled Scientist to develop and improve complex next-generation sequencing assays, collaborating with computational scientists and AI experts to generate high-quality data for model training.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyGenetics
Responsibilities
Develop and troubleshoot novel NGS-based assays and improve existing workflows to maximize data quality and reproducibility
Design and execute cell engineering experiments, including cloning, lentiviral transduction, CRISPR modification, and other synthetic biology techniques
Collaborate with computational scientists and AI researchers to generate, analyze, and interpret sequencing data that will drive innovative model training
Standardize and document protocols, ensuring reproducibility and scalability across projects
Perform and interpret data analysis, presenting findings in lab meetings, internal seminars, and external conferences
Qualification
Required
PhD (or MS + 6-8 years of research experience) in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics, or a related field
Extensive experience (5+ years) with NGS technologies, including short- and long-read sequencing
Expertise in molecular and cell biology techniques, including cloning, CRISPR-based genome editing, lentiviral transduction, and synthetic biology
Strong troubleshooting skills in developing and optimizing complex sequencing assays
Ability to communicate effectively across interdisciplinary teams, including biologists, data scientists, and engineers
Preferred
Proficiency in data analysis and workflow scripting tools using Python (preferred) or R
Experience expressing and characterizing T Cell Receptors via in vitro assays (co-culture, tetramer staining, etc)
Experience with multi-omics approaches, including single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
Background in high throughput screening, molecular assay development, or immunology
Benefits
Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
Funding for select family-forming benefits.
Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving
Company
Biohub
Our mission is to help scientists cure or prevent all disease.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rafael Gómez-Sjöberg
Chief Technology Officer
Eunitz Beganovic
Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer
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