Job Title: Research Scientist

Location: New Haven, CT

Schedule / Hours: Monday - Friday, Full time

Type: Contract to Hire

Responsibilities:

• Routine maintenance of plant tissue culture, various species

• Media preparation

• Setting up tissue culture experiments and recording of results

• Conduct molecular biology experiments including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and cloning.

• Assist in gene editing projects, including CRISPR/Cas9 techniques, to modify genomes.

• Manage and maintain tissue cultures, monitoring growth, and development.

• Prepare and analyze samples using advanced molecular biology techniques.

• Collaborate with research teams to design and execute experiments.

• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records and data analysis.

• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

  Requirements:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, or a related field.

• 5-7 years of relevant lab experience with a focus on molecular biology and gene editing technologies.

• Proven leadership experience in managing research projects and potentially teams.

• Extensive experience with CRISPR/Cas9 and other gene editing technologies, including successful project implementation.

• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in plant tissue culture and plant biology.

  Benefits:

  System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

  botany, plant science, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, media preparation, cell culture, PCR, genetics, DNA sequencing, CRISPR, CRISPR/Cas9

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.