Functional Immunology and Innovative Technologies (FIIT) at the Research Center, MA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist with cell and molecular biology laboratory experience to join the CRISPR Center of Excellence, working collaboratively with FIIT teams to advance the Company immunology pipeline. This position requires passion, attention to detail, prior hands-on experience, and teamwork.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 50 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Independently performs cellular and molecular biology laboratory procedures, including immune cell culture, cellular functional assays, lentivirus generation, transfection, electroporation, and single cell cloning, nucleic acid and protein extraction, isolation, and purification, DNA sequencing, PCR, qRT-PCR, Western blot
- Support small molecule and biologics drug development
- Support target biology validation using genetic tools, including gene overexpression via ORF; CRISPR-based technologies; RNAi; mutagenesis; validation of genetic manipulations.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
- Maintain expert proficiency in laboratory techniques and passionately learn additional workflows in support of new projects and adjacent teams
qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in molecular biology, immunology or other biological sciences with 2+ years (MS) or 3+(Bs) hands-on experience
- Skillful in cellular and molecular biology techniques, such as mammalian cell culture, lentivirus production, PCR, and gel electrophoresis; experience in genomic DNA isolation and validation of genomic edits
- Experience with a wide range of cell-based assays
- Solid understanding of genetic tools such as CRISPR and RNAi-based technologies
- Prior industry experience
- Good communication, both speech and writing, to a variety of audiences
- Ability to collaborate with peers and their teams
- Experience with functional CRISPR screening
- Experience in small molecule drug development and screening
- Hands-on experience with immunoassays including cell culture, FACS, ELISA, WB is preferred
- Bioinformatics experience is a plus
skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
