We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Scientist with a strong background in cell biology, biochemistry, and cell-based assay development to join our Cellular Team. The successful candidate will lead the design and development of transformative genome engineering technology, leveraging high-throughput screening platforms and advanced synthetic biology techniques. This role involves executing complex screening workflows and developing novel methodologies to meet the team’s scientific objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently design, plan, and execute scientific programs aligned with the team’s research goals
• Develop, optimize, and calibrate cell-based and biochemical assays to evaluate integration efficiency and gene expression
• Support other team members in troubleshooting and resolving scientific issues
• Record, analyze, and interpret data; prepare detailed reports and present experimental data effectively
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments and teams to ensure alignment and data flow

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master’s degree (MSc), PhD or relevant industry experience in cell biology, biochemistry, and/ or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell biology, preferably in an industry settings (commensurate with level of Education)
• Proven expertise in mammalian cell culture techniques, culturing primary cells, and conducting complex cell-based assays, FACS analysis
• Experience in RNA biology, genetic engineering–advantage
• Hands-on in vivo experience, including collaboration with CROs
• Excellent data analysis, documentation, and communication skills

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills – both English and Hebrew
• Exceptional teamwork abilities, enabling effective collaboration in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
• Able to balance technical depth with strategic awareness, and to provide guidance to peers in teamwork and accountability
• Strong intellectual and scientific curiosity, regularly integrating new findings into project design
• Critical thinking, comfortable challenging self and peers in a positive manner
• Results driven, able to prioritize, manage resources and demonstrate solution-oriented thinking
• Able to function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced and multi-timezone environment
• Adaptability to changing priorities and variable workloads.

Work Structure:

• The position is a full time on-site position in Averna offices in Israel.
• General ability to flex work time/days to account for meetings across time zones.