Senior Research Scientist – Genome Engineering

Drive the design of transformative gene‑editing strategies as a Senior Research Scientist pioneering breakthrough therapies in Sweden.

R&D Partners is seeking a Senior Research Scientist – Genome Engineering to join a leading biotechnology company in Sweden. This is a laboratory-based role where you will leverage your expertise in genome engineering to develop innovative tools and applications that can lead to breakthrough therapies.

As a key member of cross-functional project teams, you will design and evaluate therapeutic genome editing strategies, optimize genome engineering technologies, and develop assays to analyze gene editing outcomes.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Design and evaluate therapeutic genome editing strategies for specific disease indications.
• Optimize genome engineering technologies to enable effective gene editing in target cells or tissue types.
• Develop and routinely run assays to evaluate gene editing outcomes.
• Document, interpret, and communicate results to stakeholders and partners.

Key Skills and Requirements

Essential:

• PhD in life sciences or relevant areas with strong wet-lab skills, or MSc with equivalent experience.
• Expertise in working with mammalian cell models (immortalized or primary).
• Hands-on experience with CRISPR-Cas9 technologies.
• Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques, including:
• PCR, sequencing technologies, RNA extraction, qPCR, Western blot, ELISA.
• Strong communication skills, scientific rigor, and ethics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Desirable:

• Experience with lentiviral vectors for engineering cell models.
• Familiarity with liquid handling instruments.
• Expertise in optimizing genome editing technologies, construct design, gRNA optimization, delivery, or protein engineering.

For more information, please contact Grant Van Schalkwyk.

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