Syenex just opened an RA I/II role for our labs in Evanston, IL (details below). If interested, please send your resume to [email protected] and tell us about your experience with (i) mammalian cell culture, (ii) viral vectors and/or nanoparticles, and (iii) flow cytometry.
We are looking forward to meeting motivated candidates passionate about the future of genetic medicines ??
Position Description
We are looking for a motivated Research Associate to join the Discovery Team and support the design, production, optimization, and screening of novel delivery vectors for cell and gene therapy. Characterization and evaluation of those delivery vehicles and in vitro assay development will be key elements of the position, along with primary cell and cell line maintenance and culturing. This individual will join a dynamic, rapidly growing, and highly collaborative team that combines significant biologic discovery experience with pioneering discoveries driving multiple delivery platforms.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
> Maintain mammalian cell culture.
> Produce and test novel constructs for mammalian cell delivery via flow cytometry and imaging techniques.
> Characterize gene and protein expression in mammalian cells using flow cytometry, microscopy, qPCR, ELISA, etc.
> Perform molecular biology-based cloning and plasmid preparation.
> Participate in experimental design and optimization.
> Follow Standard Operating Procedures and develop new protocols when necessary.
> Work collaboratively to generate and screen novel delivery vehicles.
> Maintain accurate records of experimental samples through database curation and electronic tracking.
Qualifications
> Bachelor's plus 1-2 years laboratory experience in an academic or industry setting or MS in scientific related field (Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering)
> Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures
> Experience maintaining various cells in culture using standard techniques
> Experience with mammalian cell transfection
> Understanding of molecular biology and cell biology
> Familiarity with viral vectors and/or nanoparticles
> Experience with flow cytometry
> Experience with protein characterization (e.g., ELISA, western-blots, BLI)
> Highly motivated with strong desire to learn and contribute to team science
> Strong work ethic with attention to detail and data quality
> Demonstrated ability in working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and technical environment
About Us
Syenex builds bioengineering technologies to unlock the future of human health. Leveraging expertise in synthetic biology, we design scalable, precision-engineered components, empowering cell and gene therapy developers to cure disease and build the next generation of medicines.
Designed to break the barriers that slow medical progress, our Open Science model ensures global access to our expanding toolkit and a network of scale-up partners, accelerating the path of breakthroughs from idea to impact for all of academia and biopharma.