Qualifications:

• BS degree in molecular and cell biology or related disciplines such as immunology or biological engineering with 4+ years of wet lab experience in academia or industry. A Masters or PhD will be considered with applicable experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture using sterile techniques.
• Experience with CNS iPSC cell types, with a focus on glial biology.
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis and carefully maintain a notebook record of lab activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of lab reports and presentations. Strong attention to detail.
• Extensive in vitro experience.

Responsibilities:

• The responsibilities of the candidate include but are not limited to:
• Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell-based assays, protocols, and analysis methods.
• Design and execute experiments, interpret data, and communicate results and findings clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders.
• Support the maintenance and characterization of iPSC-derived cell populations including immunocytochemistry, plate-based assays (Quanterix, Luminex, MSD), qPCR and other molecular biology techniques.
• Collaborate across functional areas.