CareerPlan

Senior Scientist – Functional Genomics

US - California - Thousand OaksFull-time$127k2026-08-12 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Develop and apply innovative genome engineering and viral vector technologies to accelerate therapeutic target discovery and deepen understanding of disease biology.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Functional Genomics (IC)

Builds

Next-generation viral vector platforms and genome engineering tools for target identification and validation

Domain

Biotechnology / Functional Genomics / Viral Vector Engineering

Required skills

Molecular biology, Genome engineering, AAV vector engineering, Lentiviral vector engineering, CRISPR-based genome engineering, Molecular cloning, Construct design, Genetic tool development, In vitro/in vivo model system expertise

Preferred skills

Postdoctoral research experience, CRISPR technologies, Genetic perturbation studies, Multidisciplinary research environment success

Technologies

AAV, Lentivirus, CRISPR

Responsibilities

Design, engineer, produce, optimize, and characterize AAV and lentiviral vectors for genetic perturbation; Execute molecular biology and functional genomics experiments for target discovery and validation; Evaluate and implement emerging genome engineering technologies; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve biological problems

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC