Research Associate

Immediate need for a talented Research Associate. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cambridge, MA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
 
Job ID:25-75819
 
Pay Range: $40 - $44/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:

• Independently run biological experiments, including analyzing results.
• Collaborate with senior researchers to develop and execute existing and novel cell-based assays to identify, validate, and translate high-value targets in diverse clinical indications.
• Explore, implement, and master new techniques and approaches.
• Collaborate with other groups in Target, Disease, and Systems Biology and Therapeutic Area partners.
• Communicate ideas and results to internal and external parties in verbal, written, and presentation formats, when appropriate.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills: CRISPR/Cas9,Design, Flow cytrometry, Gene Editing.
• B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, cell biology or related field is required.
• Additional experience would be valued.
• Hands-on experience with one or more laboratory skill sets (molecular biology, cell biology, genomics).
• Demonstrated experience with mammalian cell culture and cellular assays.
• Instinctive team player with excellent interpersonal skills and great attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and driven to learn.
• Familiarity with gene editing tools such as CRISPR-Cas9.
• Experience with molecular and biochemical assays, such PCR/qRT-PCR/NGS, western blot, and flow cytometry.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner through written or oral communications.
• Prior experience designing, validating, and optimizing cell-based assays.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical 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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