Pay Rate Low: 47 | Pay Rate High: 49
Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical company, is looking for a skilled Functional Genomics Scientist III to join their team in Fairfield County, CT! This is a great opportunity to join a leading pharmaceutical company!
Job Type: 1 year contract
Pay rate: $47/hr. - $49/hr.
Location: Fairfield County, CT
Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Functional Genomics Scientist III with strong experience in molecular and cell biology to design, develop, and execute advanced functional genomics assays. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in CRISPR-based genome editing, next-generation sequencing library preparation, and single-cell technologies.
Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and execute functional genomics assays, including CRISPR-based genome editing workflows.
- Perform CRISPR experiments including guide RNA design, RNP delivery, transfection/infection, selection of edited cells, and validation of knockouts/knock-ins.
- Conduct next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation for genomics and transcriptomics applications.
- Perform single-cell sequencing workflows, including sample preparation, library generation, and quality control.
- Implement and support advanced assays such as Perturb-seq, CITE-seq, and spatial transcriptomics.
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory documentation in compliance with internal policies.
- Define and execute quality control (QC) procedures to ensure data reliability and reproducibility.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and training to research scientists on functional genomics technologies.
- Monitor scientific literature to identify new methods, tools, and best practices in functional genomics.
Required Qualifications - Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Functional Genomics, or a related field with 4+ years of hands-on laboratory experience.
- Proven experience with CRISPR genome editing, including guide RNA design, transfection/infection, edited cell selection, and knockout/knock-in validation.
- Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation.
- Experience with single-cell technologies, including sample preparation, library generation, and quality control.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, Western blotting, cloning, and gel electrophoresis.
- Strong cell culture skills, including maintaining multiple cell lines and performing transfections using sterile technique.
- Ability to troubleshoot functional genomics experiments and work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- Experience with lab automation and handling multiple experimental workflows simultaneously is a plus.
*This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! *
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