Job description

Talent Group is hiring a lab scientist for a top client. This position is on site and looking to move quickly. Those with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular biology, Immunology are highly encouraged to apply!

About The Position

The individual will be part of the Discovery group, contributing to the discovery of new complement therapies. The position is contract-based for 12 months with opportunity for permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Supporting in-vitro and ex vivo cellular immunology assays involving cancer cells, epithelial cells, T-cells and myeloid cell-based systems and delivering results within project timelines.

• Performing techniques such as routine gene expression assays (qPCR), transfections, SiRNA knockdowns, PCR, microscopic techniques, gel electrophoresis and others.
• Maintaining current and accurate laboratory record of all activities including information/data archiving, preparing and uploading reports to the ELN and CDD systems.
• Coordinate receiving and delivering, reagents, media and other supplies for the project.
• Responsible for freezing cells, Cryofreezer organization and maintenance.
• Expected to assist in literature search and give regular presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular biology, Immunology, or related field is preferred. Experience in the life science field is desirable but not necessary.
• Good understanding of immunology concepts with basic knowledge of the complement cascade is highly desirable. Background in immune-oncology and autoimmune diseases is a plus.
• Good experience in biological sample processing, including whole blood and PBMCs as well as cancer cell lines in culture with aseptic technique.
• Experience in performing in vitro and ex-vivo functional assays using human/animal primary cells and cell line cultures. Ability to develop, execute, and establish novel co-culture immune cell-based functional and biochemical assays to select candidate molecules for pre-clinical development would be considered a plus.
• Proficiency across several molecular techniques, including stable (reporter) cell line generation and characterization, cytokines and other protein detection (gel electrophoresis, ELISA, MSD, Luminex), gene profiling (RT-PCR, Quantigene), and microscopy is highly desirable. Understanding of cell phenotyping by multi-color flow cytometry is highly desirable.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watertown, MA 02472: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• immunology: 2 years (Preferred)
• immune-oncology: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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