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Colossal Biosciences · 1 month ago

Senior Research Associate, Avian Cell Engineering

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Colossal Biosciences is looking for a talented stem cell biologist with an interest in the manipulation of avian embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of avian stem cell culture, genome editing, and reintroduction into embryos using cutting edge technologies.

BiotechnologyGeneticsLife Science
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Responsibilities

Culture avian embryonic stem cells, test novel cell culture conditions, transfect cells, sort monoclonal cell lines, screen and expand cells according to latest protocols and newly developed approaches
Using a dissection microscope, collect avian blastodiscs from avian embryos and derive stem cell cultures
Characterize and QC avian stem cell cultures
Inject stem cells into avian blastodiscs
Work with team members to assess efficiency of editing through NGS sequencing approaches
Attends lab meetings, prepares reports, and presentations on the progress of projects
Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance

Qualification

Embryonic stem cell cultureIPSC cultureCell line derivationMolecular biology techniquesFlow cytometryQPCRCell microscopyWritten communicationOral communicationProblem-solving

Required

Experience with embryonic and iPSC cultures
Experience manipulating embryos under a microscope
Experience in cell line derivation, culture, propagation, and transfection methodologies
Experience in molecular biology (nucleic and protein extraction, gel electrophoresis)
Experience with qPCR, flow cytometry, immunostaining, cell microscopy
Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills
BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences, cell biology, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science related field

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Unlimited PTO and company holidays so you can rest and recharge
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Company matched 401k retirement plan
Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks
Education reimbursement

Company

Colossal Biosciences

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Colossal Biosciences is a biotechnology and genetic engineering company that uses gene editing technology to de-extinct species.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://colossal.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$568.1M
Key Investors
US Innovative Technology FundIQTThomas Tull
2025-09-17Series C· $120M
2025-01-15Series C· $200M
2023-11-13Series Unknown· $10.5M

Leadership Team

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Ben Lamm
Founder and CEO
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Brian Beard
Co-Founder, Chief Global Strategy and Legal Officer and Board Member
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