Research Associate – II

Job Title: Research Associate – II
Location: Lexington, MA, 02421
Duration: 6+ months

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm,  May need to work outside of standard hours sometimes (evenings/weekends)

Pay Range: $45 - 48/Hour. on W2

NOTES: Industry experience is preferred; Pharma experience is a plus. Life sciences degree (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc.) is required. MUST HAVE job-related tissue culture and metabolic assay experience; functional genomics (siRNA/CRISPR) experience a plus.

MUST HAVES:
1) Experience in working with scientists to follow required protocols
2) Proficient at tissue culture and cell-based functional assays, with metabolic assays strongly preferred
3) Communication/Organization

Purpose: To provide technical laboratory research support of projects focused on target validation using human in vitro models in metabolic functional assays such as Seahorse, lipolysis, and glucose uptake.

Essential Functions: Work with scientists to conduct lab-based studies to support project efforts
• Perform tissue culture work with human cell lines to develop and optimize workflows for in vitro target validation using mid-throughput (96-384 well plate) assays
• Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork
• Engage in effective communication with colleagues within Client.

Physical Requirements: No overnight travel required:
• Work with human cell lines and common molecular biology reagents in a laboratory environment that may include hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens
• Functions may require some morning, evening, or weekend hours outside of standard business hours

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree; relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate. Title is dependent on qualifications.
• Tissue culture experience is required—including strong aseptic technique, BSL2 stewardship, and troubleshooting
• Experience with cell-based screening systems and lab automation
• Metabolic disease understanding is a plus
• Experience with human primary cells (adipocyte, skeletal myoblasts) is a plus
• Experience with automated laboratory equipment, complex machinery, and familiarity of high throughput data production principles are a plus
• Ability to carry out complex protocols required
• Experience in basic molecular biology techniques required
• Experience working in a team environment required, industry (CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech) experience is preferred
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a prerequisite for the role
• Role requires proactive communication skills and cross-cultural understanding to interact within a global organization
• Must be comfortable in asking for clarification and offering suggestions
• Other desirable skills include advanced cellular imaging and/or high throughput data collection skills, and ability to interpret interdisciplinary data
• Must love to learn, be ambitious, and be determined to contribute to improving patients' well-being.


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