Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Organisation/Company Integra Therapeutics Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 1 Dec *********:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

About Integra

Integra Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that is creating next-generation gene writing tools to make advanced therapies safer and more effective.

The technology is based on the CRISPR system, which has been merged with transposase and integrase proteins that have a great capacity for gene transfer.

Thus, the system does not depend on viral vectors for transporting the gene-editing components into the cell both ex vivo and in-vivo.

The company was founded in **** as a spin-off of Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) by Dr Marc Güell and Dr Avencia Sánchez-Mejías and is based in Barcelona.

It is supported by international investors (AdBio Partners, Columbus Venture Partners, Invivo Capital, Takeda Ventures, CDTI Innvierte and the EIC Fund) and organizations in the healthcare and biomedicine sector.

More Information

We are seeking a motivated Senior Research Assistant to contribute to engineering novel solutions and capabilities for our genome editing platform and their application for developing more efficient and safer cell & gene therapy technologies.

The candidate will participate in a highly translational project with interactions with key partners in the advance therapy field.

Expected starting date: January ****.

Information on the requirements

MSc in biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, genetics, or other relevant experimental or health sciences.

Relevant molecular and/or cell biology laboratory experience (3 year minimum).

Previous experience in mammalian cell culture and transfection, FACS analysis, gene editing or genome engineering, synthetic gene engineering, molecular cloning, or next generation sequencing will be highly valued.

Interest in applied genetic engineering and synthetic biology.

Curiosity and motivation to learn new techniques and protocols.

Good time management and communication skills.

Excellent team player who enjoys working in a fast-evolving research environment.

Benefits of the opening

The candidate will receive a full-time contract, and competitive annual fixed salary according to the merits and experience of the candidate.

She/he will be able to receive adequate training and career growth plan.

Confidentiality in document handling and equality of opportunities policy are guaranteed by Integra Therapeutics.

Deadline to submit applications

1 December ****

Contact

Where to apply

E-mail ******

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Information on the requirements

MSc in biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, genetics, or other relevant experimental or health sciences.

Relevant molecular and/or cell biology laboratory experience (3 year minimum).

Previous experience in mammalian cell culture and transfection, FACS analysis, gene editing or genome engineering, synthetic gene engineering, molecular cloning, or next generation sequencing will be highly valued.

Interest in applied genetic engineering and synthetic biology.

Curiosity and motivation to learn new techniques and protocols.

Good time management and communication skills.

Excellent team player who enjoys working in a fast-evolving research environment.

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