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location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $29.14 - 34.29 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Biotherapeutic Discovery and Engineering (BDE) group within BioMedicine Design (BMD) is seeking an Associate Scientist to support our therapeutic discovery efforts across a wide range of diseases. Our group is focused on designing and developing innovative therapeutic modalities and we are looking to expand our research team of driven scientists to aid in the development of novel protein- and RNA-based therapeutics. A desire to learn new techniques and expand the knowledge about novel technologies is essential as we look for a driven scientist motivated to have an impact on our innovative approaches. The individual will work collaboratively in a supportive environment to be trained on various DNA, RNA and protein related techniques.
Supporting:
- high-throughput cloning and screening of antibodies and antibody fragments
- pool DNA cloning from antibody discovery outputs
- in vitro phage library panning and clone screening via phage ELISA and periprep ELISA
- high-throughput binding assays for IgG testing such as ELISA and similar techniques
- nanopore sequencing of antibodies and antibody fragments
- mammalian cell culture, mammalian cell preparation
- mammalian cell binding by FACS
- DNA library preparation (cloning and DNA purification)
- phage library preparation (E. coli electroporation and phage rescue)
- using automation for most of the steps and activities
qualifications:
- BA/BS required
- Bacterial/mammalian cell culture
- Biochemical Assay
- Molecular biology
- Automation experience
- NGS/sequencing experience
- Display technology experience
skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Cultures
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.