Project Support Supervisor, Zebrafish

The ideal candidate will work as a critical member of our Zebrafish Gene Editing team. This role is on the front-line designing, editing, and validating genome engineering projects for both internal research and external clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design repair templates and constructs for CRISPR and Tol2 mediated gene editing in Zebrafish.
• Use standard and advanced molecular biology techniques for detecting precise edits in vivo.
• Screening and propagation of de novo genome-edited Zebrafish. 
• Identify and troubleshoot innovative technologies to validate editing design and detect editing events.
• Work independently and within a team to meet commercial timelines, with the ability to deliver on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide execution and adherence to SOPs, detailed project tracking and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement to optimize timelines in the engineering pipeline.

Basic Qualifications:

• M.S. in molecular biology, bioengineering or similar life sciences field and 2-4 years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience with CRISPR genome editing methodologies (KO and HDR).
• Experience working with genome assemblies such as ensemble or NCBI.
• Hands-on experience with standard RE cloning methodology and diagnostic techniques.
• Proficient in standard molecular biology techniques including PCR, primer design, DNA Sequence Analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Tol2 transposon-based transgenesis.
• Functional knowledge of advanced homology-based cloning methods such as Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate or Infusion.
• Prior experience working on Zebrafish is preferred.

Creative Biogene is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.