Co-Op, Cell Based Sequencing
Core
Support cell-based sequencing assay development to investigate RNA biology and advance an mRNA platform.
Role type
Co-op laboratory technician (molecular biology)
Builds
Mammalian cell culture assays, RNA extraction, and sequencing sample preparation
Domain
Biotechnology / mRNA therapeutics
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, RNA extraction, PCR, bead-based purifications, sample handling, protocol documentation
Preferred skills
next-generation sequencing library prep, Python or R for data analysis, magnetic bead purification workflows, AI tools in laboratory settings
Responsibilities
Maintain and passage mammalian cell lines, transfect mammalian cell lines, extract RNA from cultured cells, run PCR and prepare samples for sequencing, perform bead-based purifications, record protocols and results, present experimental findings to the team
Seniority
Co-op (undergraduate level)