Associate Scientist I, Automation, Technology Development

The Role:

The Technology Development group at Life Edit discovers new genome editing systems and establishes new editing capabilities and optimizes them to support efforts developing curative gene editing therapies and gene edited cell therapies. We are in search of enthusiastic, competent, and self-motivated individuals to join our company. Currently, we are recruiting an Associate Scientist to assist in automated mammalian cell screening assays.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Work with scientists to perform cell screening assays on our automated platforms.
• Operate both standalone liquid handlers and fully integrated automated workcells using protocols developed and written by the automation team.
• Perform protocols for the delivery of Life Edit gene editing systems to different primary cells and cell lines using automated platforms.
• Be part of a growing automation team and make recommendations for our automation roadmap.
• Push the boundaries for what automation can do for gene editing workflows.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field with 2+ years of experience.
• 1 or 2 years of experience with running assays/protocols on automated liquid handlers (Tecan, Hamilton, Agilent, Beckman, etc.) preferred or a desire to learn and operate laboratory automation systems.
• Experience with culturing and maintaining cell lines, and working efficiently in a BSC.
• Experience transfecting cells and performing subsequent cell screening assays.
• Experience with modern molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and NGS.
• Experience maintaining and organizing ELN documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

We’re committed to finding the best ways to support our teams so they can do their best work. We take care of our employees, right from the start.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance covered at 90%
• Low deductible, no co-insurance and no copays for mental health visits (for in-network care)
• Annual fitness reimbursement
• Employer paid for access to wellness apps and programs like Task Human

Financial

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts (FSA) and dependent care account (DCA)
• Access to a 1-on-1 financial advisor
• Commuter reimbursement benefit
• Monthly cell phone stipend

Time Off & Flexibility

• Unlimited paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, family leave, personal days, and bereavement
• 18 paid company holidays, plus an end-of-year holiday shut down
• 12 weeks of parental leave
• Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), administered by Unum

Development Journey

• Insights Discovery training for every employee to make the most of workplace relationships
• Ongoing professional development, including manager training
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, a self-guided online education platform

Why join Life Edit and the ElevateBio ecosystem?

Life Edit Therapeutics is an integrated subsidiary of ElevateBio, a technology-driven cell and gene therapy company that is accelerating access to the cutting-edge technologies and expertise that can change the future of medicine. Our integrated model combines multiple R&D technology platforms – including Life Edit gene editing – and cGMP manufacturing to power the discovery and development of advanced therapeutics.Our ecosystem is designed to enhance speed, delivery, and probability of success to change patient lives.

Life Edit is an integral part of ElevateBio’s ecosystem of platform technologies and is pioneering focused next-generation gene editing technologies and therapeutics. Located in Durham, NC, members of Life Edit work closely with the ElevateBio Research and Development and BaseCamp manufacturing teams in Waltham, MA. Life Edit is advancing therapeutic programs in collaboration with industry partners while building its own internal pipeline of gene editing therapies. We are looking for a unique individual who can continue to lead the cultural development of Life Edit and build on its momentum as an integral part of the ElevateBio ecosystem.

Our Mission:
To power the creation of life-transforming cell and gene therapies, at a speed the world deserves.

Our Vision:
We seek to be the world’s most indispensable cell and gene therapy technology company, redefining how companies operate, how products are created and how disease is treated.

ElevateBio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.