Gene Editing Innovator Jobs

Company Overview
CRISPR Therapeutics is a leading gene editing company focused on developing transformative gene-based medicines for serious diseases using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 platform. CRISPR/Cas9 is a revolutionary gene editing technology that allows for precise, directed changes to genomic DNA. CRISPR Therapeutics has established a portfolio of therapeutic programs across a broad range of disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine and rare diseases. To accelerate and expand its efforts, CRISPR Therapeutics has established strategic partnerships with leading companies including Bayer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and ViaCyte, Inc. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D operations in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California, and business offices in London, United Kingdom.
Position Summary
The Gene Editing Innovator will help identify and develop new modalities for the future of gene editing. In collaboration with an exceptional team of scientists, this position will be responsible for driving exploratory research initiatives focused on next-generation technologies capable of correcting and inserting genes with unparalleled efficiency and specificity. This role provides a unique opportunity to build the next wave of cutting-edge CRISPR technologies with the goal of enabling entirely new classes of life-changing medicines for patients.
Responsibilities

• Analyze and present experimental data to a wide range of audiences
• Dissect published literature to find novel solutions to gene editing challenges
• Generate, manage, evaluate, and maintain critical data in a highly organized manner, providing statistical analysis and troubleshooting where appropriate
• Design, execute, and optimize research with the aim of exploring and developing next-generation editing technologies for gene correction and gene insertion

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, bioengineering, synthetic biology or related discipline
• Experience in protein biology, RNA engineering, and in-vivo applications
• Expertise in CRISPR and gene editing concepts
• Track record of key contributions to advancing the genome editing field
• 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in the design and construction of nucleic acids for expression in human cells, using a wide range of modern molecular and cell biology techniques
• Ability to think strategically, creatively and effectively, to proactively accelerate innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with mRNA design and lipid nanoparticles
• Prior experience with primary cells including primary human hepatocytes
• Prior experience with library generation and high-throughput screening
• Prior computational and/or in-vivo experience

Competencies

• Results Orientation – Delivering progress toward our mission. Sense of urgency in solving problems.
• Undaunted – Fearless, Can-do attitude
• Collaborative – Openness, One Team
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Proactive. Ownership mindset.

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