Job Description

Ready to contribute to groundbreaking rare disease research while mastering cutting-edge iPSC and CRISPR technologies? Join an unprecedented scale iPSC reprogramming project that's pushing the boundaries of personalized medicine and helping patients overlooked by big pharma.

About Our Client Our client is an established biotechnology company in San Diego specializing in disease modeling and patient-specific iPSC services. This young, innovative company with a 5-member specialized team is known for their mission-driven culture, technical excellence, and direct impact on rare disease communities. They're recognized industry leaders in reliable iPSC generation and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing services.

Your Impact As a Lab Technician/Research Associate, you'll be instrumental in executing a large-scale iPSC generation project for a major pharmaceutical client - the largest undertaking in the company's history. You'll directly contribute to developing disease models that accelerate individualized medicine while gaining hands-on experience with Nobel Prize-winning reprogramming technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute cell culture protocols and iPSC reprogramming experiments, managing bi-weekly batch initiations with potential weekly scaling
• Perform molecular biology bench work including PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA/RNA isolation with meticulous attention to detail
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures using aseptic techniques, ensuring 100% compliance with SOPs and quality standards
• Support gene editing projects using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to create custom disease models for pharmaceutical research
• Document experimental procedures and results with exceptional organization, maintaining transparent data records for FDA-compliant environments
• Process multiple cell line batches simultaneously while maintaining strict scheduling and timeline adherence
• Assist with routine lab management duties including medium preparation, equipment maintenance, and inventory tracking
• Collaborate with senior scientists to ensure project milestones are met on schedule

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma with biological lab experience OR Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
• Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience with strong aseptic technique skills
• Comfort with routine, repetitive bench work requiring high attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with ability to track multiple experiments simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data recording and documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Human iPSC or ESC culture experience
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques (PCR, electrophoresis, transfection)
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 or other gene editing technologies
• Previous experience in GMP or regulated laboratory environments

What Sets This Opportunity Apart: Competitive compensation ($40,000-$75,000 based on experience and level) with comprehensive benefits. Work in a state-of-the-art San Diego facility alongside industry experts while contributing to life-changing rare disease research. Standard schedule is 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM with minimal weekend requirements (1-2 days/month, ~2 hours for medium changes).

Growth Opportunities: Clear advancement path from Lab Technician to Research Associate to Scientist level based on performance. Gain expertise in cutting-edge technologies positioned at the intersection of iPSC science, CRISPR editing, and machine learning applications. Direct contribution to building large-scale disease models supporting the future of personalized medicine.

Ready to make a real difference in rare disease research? Apply via LinkedIn for this confidential opportunity - Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates within 48 hours. Your application remains completely private!

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