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Location:Rehovot, 1 Holtzman St. Science Park, Israel

About the Position:

Emendo is a leading CRISPR company developing disruptive gene editing technology to cure severe genetic diseases and cancer. We are looking for a motivated Laboratory Automation technician to join our Analytical team. This team develops and uses cutting edge molecular technologies to identify and characterize genomic editing events using a high throughput automated system.

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Analytical team to operate a liquid-handling robotic system for end to end Next Generation Sequencing library preparation automation platform.

The position requires adaptability, multitasking skills, and capacity for handling many samples each week. The environment is exciting, fast-paced and offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cellular engineering research.

Responsibilities

• Generation of samples suitable for Next Generation Sequencing using a robotic system
• Work cross-functionally with other groups
• Provide high quality analytical support and service to a large number of R&D projects.
• Maintain expertise in the field by staying current with relevant literature. Research and introduce new technologies to the team.

Requirements:

• Experience operating complex liquid-handling robotics systems (Preferred systems include, Beckman, Tecan or similar)
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise with liquid handling equipment
• Strong Microsoft Excel data manipulation abilities
• Experience with molecular biology techniques
• Experience with ddPCR assays- advantage.
• Lab experience with NGS and high throughput genomic technologies utilizing SOPs for existing analytical methods
• Knowledge in NGS data analysis and/or bioinformatics – advantage
• Good communication skills.
• Team player, capable of leading processes with teams in a constructive and effective way.

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Location:Rehovot, 1 Holtzman St. Science Park, Israel

About the Position:

Emendo is developing a transformative gene editing technology to cure severe genetic diseases. We are looking for a motivated PhD level Scientist to join our  pre-clinical research team. If you seek a meaningful Job, working with great colleagues using cutting edge science – this might be your opportunity.

The successful candidate will take a central part in our efforts to develop and assess our genome editing strategies, both at the genomic and functional levels, for the treatment of variety of genetic disorders. The project involves defining and characterization of the editing composition by functional assays in the relevant cell system to determine safety and efficacy. The position requires adaptability, creativity, and capacity for constant innovation in pursuit of company goals. The environment is exciting, fast-paced and offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cellular engineering research.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, and perform experiments independently.
• Lead projects with CROs in Israel and abroad.
• Record, analyze and present experimental data
• Work cross-functionally with other groups

Qualifications & Skills

• Ph.D. degree in Biology or other relevant discipline (Experience in the industry is an advantage).
• Ms.C. in Biology or relevant discipline with 3-5 years’ experience in industry
• Good social skills, hard worker and capable of performing on a tight schedule.
• Demonstrated experience in the followings:
  • Developing and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Tissue culture skills (Required)
  • Flow cytometry (Required)
  • Packaging of Lentivirus and rAAV (advantage).
  • Genomic manipulations of primary cells by nucleofection and transduction (advantage).
  • ddPCR and NGS (advantage).

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Location:Rehovot, 1 Holtzman St. Science Park, Israel

About the Position:

Emendo is a gene editing company focused on developing potentially curative treatments for patients with severe genetic diseases. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual, experienced in molecular biology and biochemistry, to join our Nuclease Technology department. The successful candidate will take part in the team’s effort to optimize engineered nucleases using in-vitro as well as cell-based enzymatic assays.

The environment is exciting, fast-paced and offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cellular engineering R&D. If you seek a meaningful job, working with great colleagues using cutting edge science – this might be your opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Perform molecular and biochemical assays for characterizations of selected nucleases in multiple systems (E. Coli and different mammalian cell-lines).

• Work collaboratively with other groups.
• Stay up to date with relevant scientific literature.
• Compile and present data of test methods, technical reports, and support procedures for new and existing methods.
• Document and report results in accordance with the company’s policy.
• Perform complex experiments with strong attention to details and documentation.
• Accomplish goals within strict defined timelines.

Qualifications & Skills:

• MSc degree in a life science discipline such as biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology or related disciplines.
• Experience and knowledge in: Protein biochemistry, biophysical methods for protein characterization, enzymology, molecular biology – Advantage.
• Motivated, responsible scientist with a strong attention to details and knowledge of efficient experimental design and documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Data analysis skills using Excel, Prism, Origin, or a similar program.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.