RedSpix is a consulting firm providing services to our clients in Application Development, Managed Services, Professional Services and Staffing Solutions.

Client is a leader in providing innovative solutions to the pharmaceutical industry by developing, manufacturing, and commercializing cell lines, cell-based assay kits, and supporting reagents.  Client is seeking a driven Associate Scientist to fill an important role within our assay development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for routine cell line engineering using various technologies, including CRISPR/Cas9, viral transduction (lentiviral system) and various expression systems to support product development and client-driven custom projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    The candidate will be responsible for maintenance and optimization of viral particle production and viral transduction for cell line development
•    Will use genome engineering technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 and heterologous expression systems for routine cell line development, and support other assay developers in R&D team to facilitate rapid development of novel and innovative assays for the client's product portfolio or custom development projects
•    Performs appropriate characterization of parental and engineered cell lines, such as flow cytometry, qPCR, immunofluorescence or Western blotting, as needed
•    Provides appropriate documentation and technical support for downstream users of novel assays, including contributions of protocols and scientific content to user manuals, client reports, etc.
•    Presents results in both written and oral format and deliver data to appropriate stakeholders within a multidisciplinary team environment.
•    Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
•    Regular attendance and punctuality
•    Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
•    Performs other duties as assigned
•    Owns the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness
•    Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
•    Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines
•    Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) and quality assurance (QA) requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Previous experience with CRISPR/Cas9 and lentiviral transductions highly desirable.
•    Extensive mammalian cell culture expertise with immortalized cells required.
•    Hands on experiences with basic molecular biology, including nucleic acid purification, PCR primer design, genotyping and sequence analysis
•    Familiar with basic NCBI genome analysis tools such as Blast and molecular biology tools such as SnapGene,  
•    Hands on experience with various transgene delivery systems, particularly lentiviral or retroviral transduction systems

Basic Minimum Qualifications:
•    B.S. or M.S in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of industry (preferred) or 3 years of academic experience with career focus in experimental biology
•    Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.