(Sr) Associate Scientist, Screening and Next Generation Sequencing

At Intellia, we are revolutionizing medicine by harnessing the power of genome editing to develop potential cures. We bring new hope for people living with conditions including cancer, genetic disorders, viral infections, inflammatory disorders and many more.

SUMMARY:

Intellia Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated and skilled molecular biologist to join our genomics team and support the characterization and quantitation of gene editing events using high throughput next generation sequencing (NGS). Applicants should have experience working in a high throughput environment and in executing, creating and optimizing NGS protocols. Applicants should have exceptional time management and communication skills (both written and oral) coupled with a strong attention to detail.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support high throughput NGS library preparation workflows
• Develop and troubleshoot CRISPR editing and NGS assays
• Operate Illumina sequencing platforms
• Working with molecular biology techniques such as DNA purification, shearing, adapter ligation, PCR, NGS library purification and quantification
• Primary and immortalized cell culture and CRISPR genetic perturbations
• Managing multiple workflow queues/requests
• Conduct experiments, troubleshoot and optimize, both independently and in collaboration with colleagues achieve goals
• Record and communicate findings accurately and professionally

SKILLS:

• Experience with high throughput NGS library preparation workflows
• Proficient in troubleshooting NGS library preps
• Experience and knowledge of molecular biology techniques
• Experience with cell culture
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Strong time management and process oriented thinking
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/MS in Molecular Biology or a related discipline with >5/>8 years of relevant experience in an academic or industrial setting.

What Intellia Stands For?

At Intellia, our mission is to develop potentially curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threating diseases.

We push boundaries. We are focused on positively disrupting health care treatment of patients with genomic diseases. The values we live by and drivers we look for are:

- One is respect for individuals; our unique qualities and strengths; our own ways to understand, learn and improve. One is our single-minded determination to excel; to succeed together. One is you and us – trusting and counting on every single one of us.

- Explore because we seek new ways to tackle disease. Explore with unbounded minds…free from assumptions, open to ideas. Explore by staying curious, by pushing boundaries, overcoming obstacles. Explore means thinking of new ways.

- Disrupt by thinking courageously…and creating a better future. Disrupt by defying conformity; interrogating the status quo; questioning our momentum. Disrupt with challenging thoughts…with that breed of skepticism that shows you have better solutions.

- Deliver with your focus on the objective and your determination to complete the task. Deliver by advancing relentlessly and by maintaining high standards…even when nobody is watching. Deliver by staying accountable and pulling your weight. Deliver because patients are counting on us to make the promise reality. Get it done.

POSITION: Full-Time, Exempt

EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.