Scientist, Gene Editing, Off-Target

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent, and self-motivated Scientist with a strong background in molecular biology and genome editing to join our Gene Editing team to help expand our off-target platform.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular biology and cell biology experiments to profile the off-target characteristics of lead Life Edit genome editing systems
• Develop off-target assays across multiple cell types and editing modalities
• Analyze experimental data and present scientific results at team research meetings and in formal reports
• Contribute to publications and patent applications
• Follow advancements in the field of gene editing published in the literature and presented at conferences
• Collaborate closely with the Computational Biology, Technology Development, and Preclinical research groups
• Assist in day-to-day laboratory operations

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field  
• Extensive expertise with common molecular biology techniques including PCR, library generation, and DNA modification
• Expertise in biochemical isolation and analysis techniques for DNA, RNA, and protein
• Demonstrated hands on experience in mammalian tissue culture including primary cell culture with experience in multiple delivery methods including nucleofection, lipofection, and lipid nano particles is strongly preferred
• Relevant technical skills for data analysis, DNA and protein sequence analysis, ELN documentation, and presenting results
• Demonstrated ability for cross-functional collaboration in a team-oriented environment
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Experience with genome editing technology including off-target analysis techniques is strongly preferred
• Experience with and conceptual understanding of NGS techniques
• Industry experience preferred

We’re committed to finding the best ways to support our teams so they can do their best work. We take care of our employees, right from the start.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance covered at 90%
• Low deductible, no co-insurance and no copays for mental health visits (for in-network care)
• Annual fitness reimbursement
• Employer paid for access to wellness apps and programs like Task Human

Financial

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts (FSA) and dependent care account (DCA)
• Access to a 1-on-1 financial advisor
• Commuter reimbursement benefit
• Monthly cell phone stipend

Time Off & Flexibility

• Unlimited paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, family leave, personal days, and bereavement
• 18 paid company holidays, plus an end-of-year holiday shut down
• 12 weeks of parental leave
• Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), administered by Unum

Development Journey

• Insights Discovery training for every employee to make the most of workplace relationships
• Ongoing professional development, including manager training
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, a self-guided online education platform