Scientist II, Delivery for Large Gene Insertion

Profluent · Emeryville, CA

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Profluent seeks a Scientist II to lead development of non-viral delivery methods for large gene insertion using recombinase-based approaches. The role focuses on solving fundamental challenges in nucleic acid donor template delivery for mammalian cells, with opportunities to work across AI, protein design, and gene editing teams.

What they're looking for

PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related field plus 2-4 years industry or academic experience
Expertise in gene editing, nucleic acid delivery, or protein engineering with proven track record of solving impactful problems
Strong hands-on experience in molecular cloning, nucleic acid construct design, and mammalian cell engineering
Deep understanding of nucleic acid delivery barriers in mammalian cells and therapeutic applications
Extensive experience with NGS-based assays for evaluating genome editing outcomes
Demonstrated ability to develop mechanistic cell-based assays and troubleshoot complex biological systems
Proven success leading multifaceted research projects independently with strong communication skills

What you'll be doing

Lead development, evaluation, and benchmarking of non-viral donor template delivery methods for recombinase-based large gene insertion
Design and execute hypothesis-driven experiments to identify and overcome barriers to donor template stability, trafficking, and nuclear availability
Develop quantitative assays connecting donor template delivery measurements to insertion efficiency and fidelity
Analyze data to inform go/no-go decisions and present conclusions to cross-functional stakeholders
Validate delivery approaches in therapeutically relevant cell-based and in vivo systems with translational teams

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