Description

Colossal is looking for a talented cell or developmental biologist with an interest in the manipulation of avian primordial germ cells. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of avian primordial germ cell culture, genome editing, and reintroduction into embryos using cutting edge technologies. This position reports to the Species Director.

This position is based out of Dallas, TX. We offer relocation assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Test novel cell culture conditions, sort, screen, and expand avian primordial germ cells according to latest protocols and newly developed approaches
Using a micropipette under a microscope, collect primordial germ cells from avian embryos and inject them into surrogate embryos
Design and execute efforts to generate stable avian cell lines from primary tissue, generate and differentiate iPSCs, then develop functional assays and assess and interpret experimental workflows
Work with team members to assess efficiency of workflows through cellular assays and NGS sequencing approaches
Work on project milestones
Attends lab meetings, prepares reports and presentations on the progress of projects
Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance

Required Skills and Abilities:

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, FACS, flow cytometry, immunostaining, confocal microscopy
Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:

BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences, developmental biology, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science related field.
A minimum of 2 years hands-on micromanipulation research experience is required.

**Staffing agencies, please note: Thank you for your interest, however we will not be needing/using any outside support in the recruitment for this position**

What Colossal Offers You:

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
An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state

The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That’s why we are spread out in three locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices. Dallas. Austin. Boston.

Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we’re doing something big. Something Colossal.

Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.

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