Principal Associate Scientist, Technology Development

The Role:
The Technology Development group at Life Edit discovers new genome editing systems and establishes new editing capabilities and optimizes them to support efforts developing curative gene editing therapies and gene edited cell therapies. We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent, and self-motivated Principal Associate Scientist with a background in mammalian cell culture and genome editing to help expand our discovery efforts.
Here's What You'll Do:

Assist in the team's efforts in the evaluation and optimization of Life Edit gene editing systems to identify systems for further therapeutic application and development.
Collaboratively develop and evaluate candidate systems through high throughput screening, engineering, directed evolution, and selection assays to discover and identify gene editing systems with desired characteristics.
Perform and troubleshoot protocols for the delivery of Life Edit gene editing systems to mammalian cell lines.
Manage and maintain cell lines for the team.
Analyze experimental data and present scientific results at team research meetings.
Follow advancements published in the literature in the fields of gene editing and gene therapy as well as those presented at conferences.

Requirements:

Principal Associate Scientist: Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry or a related field with an additional 4+ years of research experience or a master's degree with 0-1+ years of additional research experience.
Significant experience in culturing, transfecting, and assaying mammalian cell lines.
Experience with current molecular biology techniques including in vitro transcription and translation, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and NGS.
Previous research experience with genome editing technologies, nucleases, and/or DNA modifying or binding proteins is a plus.
Scientific background in biochemistry is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and analyze experiments independently.
Experience with following SOPs, maintaining, and organizing ELN documentation, and abiding by all safety guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Previous industry experience strongly preferred.
Proven record of scientific excellence.
Why join Life Edit and the ElevateBio ecosystem?
Life Edit Therapeutics is an integrated subsidiary of ElevateBio, a technology-driven cell and gene therapy company that is accelerating access to the cutting-edge technologies and expertise that can change the future of medicine. Our integrated model combines multiple R&D technology platforms - including Life Edit gene editing - and cGMP manufacturing to power the discovery and development of advanced therapeutics. Our ecosystem is designed to enhance speed, delivery, and probability of success to change patient lives.
Life Edit is an integral part of ElevateBio's ecosystem of platform technologies and is pioneering focused next-generation gene editing technologies and therapeutics. Located in Durham, NC, members of Life Edit work closely with the ElevateBio Research and Development and BaseCamp manufacturing teams in Waltham, MA. Life Edit is advancing therapeutic programs in collaboration with industry partners while building its own internal pipeline of gene editing therapies. We are looking for a unique individual who can continue to lead the cultural development of Life Edit and build on its momentum as an integral part of the ElevateBio ecosystem.
Our Mission:To power the creation of life-transforming cell and gene therapies, at a speed the world deserves.
Our Vision:We seek to be the world's most indispensable cell and gene therapy technology company, redefining how companies operate, how products are created and how disease is treated.
ElevateBio 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. ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.