Hiring: Scientist I Company: BioSpace Location: Frederick, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:44:25 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Python, Security Clearance About the job Required Skills: •Design CRISPR-mediated experiments which include, but not limited to, gene knockouts, gene knock-ins, custom targeted libraries •Interface with the collaborating investigators on projects – providing guidance, consultation, and responding to queries in a timely manner •Assist the laboratory director in project management and generating activity reports •Perform CRISPR-mediated experiments in mammalian cells – gene knockouts, clonal cell line generation, and genetic screens •Clone plasmid constructs when needed •Contribute to manuscripts from both projects led by the GMC as well as supported by the GMC Qualifications: •Possession of a PhD degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency •Fundamental understanding and expertise in the CRISPR/Cas9 technology as well as general molecular biology •Expertise in computer-based data acquisition, management, and data analysis •Demonstrated capacity to plan, conduct, troubleshoot, and optimize scientific experiments •Extensive communication and presentation skills, ability to prepare comprehensive informative project documentation and other written deliverables, such as manuscripts, meeting abstracts, etc. •Prior research accomplishments documented e.g. in the form of significant publications in peer-reviewed journals, meeting poster presentations, invited talks, and other evidences of scientific achievements •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain a security clearance •Software programming and development in python •Well-developed self-organization, project planning and time management skills •This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!