Scientist I

Immediate need for a talented Scientist I. This is a 11+ 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:25-60745

Pay Range: $50 - $57/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 the genotype following genetic engineering.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with team members to process genomic DNA samples to produce sequencing data as efficiently as possible.
• Responsible for applying scientific expertise and judgement to initiate, design and execute experiments in a time sensitive manner.
• Fosters creativity, productivity, execution with a sense of urgency, scientific integrity, and accountability. Maintains a collaborative culture.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-NGS(next generation sequencing), CRISPR, laboratory automation.
• PhD, no post degree experience required.
• Or master’s degree plus minimum of 1-2 years of relevant research experience in a biopharmaceutical or academic setting or bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a relevant biopharmaceutical or academic setting.
• Degrees must be in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics or a related field.
• Direct next-generation sequencing experience during the above time periods is required.
• Prior experience with the following is preferred:
• Determination of on- and off-target CRISPR-based editing by next generation sequencing.
• Sequencing primer design and library preparation using diverse, state-of-the-art techniques.
• Operation of Illumina miSeq and NextSeq instruments.
• Familiarity with NGS data analysis platforms
• Experience with laboratory automation for sequencing
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, interpret and present experimental results.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast paced industry and work environment.
• Experience in preparing high quality documents including technical reports, presentations, SOPs, experimental protocols and regulatory filings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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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