Job Description

BEPC is looking for a Research Associate II in South San Francisco, CA to join our fast-growing team of consultants!

W2 Contract: 12 months with opportunities for extensions based on business needs and performance.

Pay Range: $46.17-50.17/hr. plus we offer Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefits!

Schedule: 100% Onsite

Job Summary:

The Molecular Biology Department emphasizes technological innovation for developing and

applying novel molecular genetic techniques to modeling human diseases and delivering

therapeutic solutions. The department serves as an incubator for new technologies that reveal

unique biological insights, accelerate drug target discovery, and lay the groundwork for cell-,

gene-, and nucleic acid-based therapies.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic intern to join the Molecular Biology Technology

Development team to explore cutting-edge molecular techniques and genome engineering

technology. This individual will work closely with members of the group to design and execute

experiments, analyze and interpret data, and communicate findings with the company

research community.

Responsibilities may include:

• Molecular and genome engineering techniques such as; sequence design, synthetic gene assembly/cloning, PCR, IVT, NGS, mammalian cell culture, transfection, flow cytometry and protocol troubleshooting, while maintaining sterile lab techniques and lab safety compliance.
• The candidate is expected to be agile, collaborative and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, evolving research program.

Requirements:

• A self-motivated candidate with a MS/PhD in the Biological Sciences (Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genome Engineering, or a related field).
• 1+ years of work experience in a relevant industry or academic setting.
• Practical expertise with basic molecular biology techniques (sequence design, cloning, PCR, qRT-PCR) and mammalian primary and immortalized cell line culture (sterile techniques, transfection/electroporation, cell-based assays).
• Experience with sequence/data analysis platforms and/or programming languages such as Benchling, Snapgene, FlowJo, R, Python, etc. desirable.
• Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and will be required to analyze and present data at team meetings.
• The candidate should be team-oriented, highly organized and eager to learn new skills.
• Additional expertise with techniques including synthetic gene assembly (Golden gate, Gibson cloning etc.), in vitro transcription, DNA nucleases (CRISPR/Cas9), next generation sequencing, automation, bioinformatics or flow cytometry preferred.

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