Job Description:

Company Overview

Since its inception over a decade ago, CRISPR Therapeutics has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of gene editing, to a company with a diverse portfolio of product candidates across a broad range of disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, cardiovascular and rare diseases. The Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR science has revolutionized biomedical research and represents a powerful, clinically validated approach with the potential to create a new class of potentially transformative medicines. To accelerate and expand its efforts, CRISPR Therapeutics has established strategic partnerships with leading companies including Bayer and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D operations based in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California, and business offices in London, United Kingdom.

Position Summary

As part of the Regenerative Medicine team, we are seeking a skilled Research Associate to join an exciting, fast-paced, and well-financed company. The Research Associate II will be integral in developing stem cell-derived therapies for regenerative medicine. They will have strong cellular and molecular biology skills with extensive experience in analytical test methods and pluripotent stem cells. The position requires enthusiasm, passion, self-motivation, attention to detail, and a desire to create novel therapies for patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time sensitive experiments and analyze data under the direction of a Research Scientist.


• Culture human stem cells including maintenance, expansion, and differentiation to various lineages.


• Utilize aseptic cell culture methods, including cryopreserving, thawing, and expanding cell lines.


• Point person for conducting key analytical testing (FACS, IHC, ELISA) of differentiated and edited cells.


• Perform research requiring molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA analysis, qPCR/ddPCR, and other plate-based assays.


• Help with research operations in the lab including preparation of reagents, ordering supplies, and organizing lab space


• Prepare detailed research reports and present findings to internal groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in biology or related discipline and 2-4+ years of relevant experience or 0-2 years with advanced degree


• Prior experience with mammalian cell culture techniques


• Extensive experience with PCR, FACS, IHC, ELISA


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Track record of intellectually challenging oneself to enhance scientific abilities.


• Ability to work independently as well as part of a results-oriented research team.


• Highly organized with significant attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells


• Expertise in analytical testing


• Prior experience with in vitro assay development

Competencies

• Collaborative - Openness, One Team


• Undaunted - Fearless, Can-do attitude


• Results Orientation - Delivering progress toward our mission. Sense of urgency in solving problems.


• Entrepreneurial Spirit - Proactive. Ownership mindset.

Due to the nature of their work, our manufacturing and lab-based positions are located fully on-site.

CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

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