Title:  Associate Scientist (Screening and Genotyping)
Location:  Tarrytown, NY
Schedule:  M-F 8 AM- 5 PM
Type:  Contract

Responsibilities:
Join a new target discovery pipeline based on CRISPR technologies. You will support development of cell-based screening assays, performance and analysis of CRISPR screens using mammalian cell culture systems, and validation of potential hits. Establishing and optimizing CRISPR screens by using genome-wide and/or targeted gRNA libraries. Working with cultured mammalian cell lines and primary cells. Performing flow cytometry, including FACS, and immunofluorescence experiments. Validating CRISPR-based gene editing at RNA, protein expression and functional levels. Conducting experiments using state-of-the-art molecular and cell biology techniques. Deigning experiments, analyzing and plotting data, communicating findings in meetings with the lab and company. Maintaining accurate, up-to-date electronic lab records. Requirements: Bachelor's/Master's in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology 2-3+ years of relevant experience.  Must have extensive experience with tissue culture as well as cell engineering technologies.  A deep understanding of CRISPR technologies and forward genetics is needed.  Experience with CRISPR screens, data analysis, and bioinformatics is a plus. You have strong communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.