Scientist III- Cell Biology & Functional Genomics

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze cell-based experiments supporting target validation and discovery research, including routine mammalian cell culture, cell-based assay execution, image-based analysis, and iPSC-derived cell workflows
• Operate and monitor established laboratory automation workflows for cell-based and molecular assays, troubleshoot routine issues, and appropriately escalate complex problems
• Perform tissue, cell, and nuclei dissociation and execute NGS workflows for bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, single-nucleus RNA-seq, and related applications
• Perform NGS library preparation, quality control, quantification, normalization, sequencing setup, and sequencer operation
• Perform routine molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and qPCR, nucleic acid and protein quantification, Western blotting, and basic sample preparation
• Analyze and interpret experimental results, identify technical issues, and clearly communicate findings and recommended follow-up activities
• Maintain accurate records of samples, reagents, consumables, experimental metadata, and electronic laboratory notebook entries
• Follow established SOPs, safety requirements, company policies, and data integrity standards
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including cell biology, automation, genomics, and bioinformatics groups

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience
• Master's degree in cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, or a related scientific discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, or a related scientific discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience

Skills

• Molecular Biology Techniques
• NGS Library Preparation
• Tissue, Cell, and Nuclei Dissociation
• Laboratory Automation Platforms
• iPSC Culture and Differentiation
• Cell-Based Assay Execution
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Next-Generation Sequencing Workflows
• Laboratory Automation Operation
• iPSC-Derived Cell Workflows
• Kidney Organoid Culture Systems
• Sequencer Operation
• Image-Based Analysis
• Experimental Troubleshooting
• Sample and Reagent Tracking
• Electronic Laboratory Notebook Documentation
• SOP and Data Integrity Compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Scientific Communication

Schedule

Start date: 2026-10-19

Next Steps

Shortlisted candidates will receive an email from eximius.ai@compunnel.com with instructions to complete a required screening step. Completion of this screening is mandatory to be considered for the role.If you do not receive this email after applying, please contact our Talent Expert at aamir.siddiqui@compunnelhealthcare.com.

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