Description
FL114, Inc. is seeking a Scientist / Senior Scientist to join our integrated Platform as a key contributor in our Therapeutics Engineering efforts.
The successful candidate will be an essential member of a close-knit team of experimental and computational scientists driving FL114’s product generation engine and supporting a broad set of therapeutic programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently conduct, optimize and proactively troubleshoot cellular screening assays in a wide range of primary and transformed cell lines.
- Expression and functional characterization of novel biologics modalities using various cell systems and techniques.
- Drive, pilot, and oversee development of a wide range of cutting-edge assays.
- Design, procurement, and maintenance of plasmids or other relevant materials for cell-based and cell-free assays.
- Identification and management of external partners.
Required Skills:
- Execute routine and advanced molecular biology techniques.
- Culture and maintain a wide variety of mammalian cell lines.
- Analyze and interpret assay data, maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, and communicate results clearly.
- Drive optimization and automation of screening protocols.
- Experience developing DNA assets for molecular library design.
- Experience with gene delivery technologies.
- Exposure to CRISPR-based or other gene editing technologies.
- Experience with handling samples for NGS and for its interpretation.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Cell or Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related disciplines with 2+ years of relevant experience in biotech or pharma.
- Strong background in cellular and molecular biology.
- Extensive experience in gene design, vector construction, and protein expression.
- Possession of strong communication skills.
The salary range for this role is $126,000 - $159,500. FL114 currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits.