Position located in Rochester, MN

Responsibilities of the Associate Scientist-Virology:

• Plan and execute in vitro virology experiments under minimal supervision.
• Independently design and clone viral vectors.
• Generate engineered cell lines by designing and executing genetic editing strategies in mammalian cell lines via lentiviral vectors, CRISPR, or other novel editing platforms.
• Collaborate with other team members to advance cross-functional scientific projects and standardize adoption of new scientific techniques.
• Following an onboarding period, the candidate will perform experimental research under minimal supervision, but in close collaboration with the rest of the scientific team.

Requirements of the Associate Scientist-Virology:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Minimum two years (Master’s degree) or four years (Bachelor’s degree) laboratory experience, including at least one year performing research.
• Must be proficient in cloning.
• Must have experience in the design and use of CRISPR for gene editing.
• Must have experience with eukaryotic cell culture.
• Ability to plan, organize, and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization

Valued Complementary Skills of the Associate Scientist-Virology:

• Flow cytometry, fluorescent microscopy, suspension cell culture, lentivirus generation, SDS-PAGE and western blot, viral titering by TCID50, cell-based assays, ELISA, affinity chromatography, complement assays, Prism software.