The Immunology R&D organization is hiring for its early discovery team in Cambridge, MA. We are seeking a highly motivated contractor with a passion for learning and excellent attention to detail to join the Functional Immunology and Innovative Technologies team. This scientist will specifically support target identification and validation efforts through various profiling methods and functional experiments in collaboration with different teams within immunology discovery. Our team is seeking a candidate with existing academic or industry experience in molecular biology, preferably NGS technologies, and who is willing to learn and develop new techniques and learn deep analysis using different approaches. Candidates will be expected to have experience with RNAseq library preparation workflows and experience with ligand-based assays like ELISAs, as well as routine lab techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, nucleic acid QC, and PBMC isolation and handing.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $45.00 - 50.76 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Execute RNAseq library preparations and QC generated libraries using Tapestation/Qubit instruments.
- Prepare libraries for sequencing and operate Illumina sequencers understanding output and troubleshooting where necessary.
- Perform multiplexed secreted factor measurements using Luminex.
- Perform functional experiments with primary human immune cells including stimulation and cell culture.
- Accurately document project and sample information, protocols, and experimental details through the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
- Conduct experiments, troubleshoot, and optimize protocols independently and in collaboration with colleagues to deliver high-quality data in a timely fashion.
- Interpret findings and communicate effectively to present scientific data, concepts, and recommendations to various internal audiences.
- Interface with computational biologists and data scientists to generate and interpret RNAseq datasets.
- Work in Company's matrixed environment and support activities for different groups across the organization, which may include alignment meetings.
qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
- Strong background in basic molecular biology and/or genomics with proficiency in molecular biology lab techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction and nucleic acid QC, as well as familiarity with primary human cell handling and culture.
- Experience running end-to-end bulk RNAseq libraries and sequencing.
- Experience with complex cell cultures and stimulations is preferred.
- Familiarity with 10X Genomics platforms, particularly scRNAseq and/or scATACseq, is preferred.
- Background in R is a plus but not required.
- Background in immunology is a plus but not required.
skills: Molecular Biology, Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
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.
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