This role is a 50/50 split between compound management, preparing assay-ready plates, maintaining the compound library, and coordinating shipments to CRO partners, and assay development, miniaturizing and running biochemical/cell-based assays in 384-well, and 1536-well formats to support weekly small molecule testing.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $29 - 33 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Compound Management (50%)
- Process compound requests and prepare assay-ready plates using automation and sample management tools
- Coordinate incoming/outgoing shipments to CRO partners and collaborators
- Maintain compound library integrity, accurate records, and quality control
- Perform routine liquid handler maintenance and troubleshooting
- Assay Development (50%)
- Develop, miniaturize, and execute biochemical/cell-based assays (384-well, 1536-well)
- Use automation and liquid handlers to support HTS and hit-to-lead efforts
- Analyze and interpret assay data with attention to quality and reproducibility
qualifications:
Required:
- B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field with up to 4 years of relevant lab experience, or M.S. with up to 2 years of experience
- Hands-on experience with plate-based biochemical/cell assays
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Experience in compound management, LIMS/databases, and high-throughput screening workflows
- Familiarity with automation platforms and liquid handling robotics\
- Basic cell culture experience
skills: Chemistry, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Cell Cultures, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
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.
