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Associate Scientist

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Currently I have an opening for an Associate Scientist located in Watertown, MA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

  • The Rare Disease Research team is looking for a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support early-phase research aimed at developing Client therapies for patients with rare blood disease.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cell and molecular biology work supporting in vitro and ex vivo studies to identify and validate new targets.
  • The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is eager to learn, highly collaborative, and detail oriented.
  • The successful candidate will be asked to carry out scientifically and technically rigorous experiments and analysis and will receive training and mentorship from multiple Scientists.
  • Mammalian cell culture (including isolation of hematopoietic cells from human biosamples, culture & differentiation of human primary hematopoietic cells, generation of edited lines via e.g. CRISPR/Cas or overexpression).
  • Tissue sample processing (protein and mRNA) for downstream bioassays.
  • Generating and analyzing cell-based/molecular assay data using a variety of methodologies (examples: qRT-PCR, plate-based assays, enzyme assays) with rigorous scientific standards, troubleshooting where needed, and careful documentation practices.
  • MS in Biology or equivalent and 2+ years of laboratory experience (industry preferred), experience with mammalian cell culture, tissue processing, and cell/molecular based assays.

Technical Information:

  • Pay: $40-44.73 hourly
  • Onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm
  • 6-month contract with potential for extension/conversion