Senior Research Associate Contractor, Capsid Engineering- NGS

Immediate need for a talented Senior Research Associate Contractor, Capsid Engineering- NGS. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Waltham, MA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
 
Job ID: 25-76969
 
Pay Range: $50 - $53/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Support and lead the implementation of next-generation sequencing techniques to characterize plasmid/ AAV libraries.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with team members to process RNA samples for RNA-seq of in vitro and in vivo screening studies.
• Implementation of multiple state-of-the-art techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Initiate, design, analyze, and present experiments at internal meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and analyses.
• Maintain effective communication with manager and other colleagues.

 
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:  

• Key skills; AAV, Capsid, RNA-seq , NGS
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biotechnology or allied fields with at least two years of direct next-generation sequencing experience.
• Prior experience with the following is preferred:
• Amplicon sequencing of DNA libraries
• RNA-seq with cells and/ or tissues
• Operation of Illumina NextSeq instruments
• Familiarity with NGS data analysis platforms
• Experience with laboratory automation for sequencing
• Excellent organizational skills to manage and prioritize schedules, quality control steps, and data analysis.
• Excellent speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Curiosity and a willingness to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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