Biologist III

As the world's largest staffing and recruitment agency, we are dedicated to helping you find the ideal role that offers growth and development opportunities within the life sciences sector. By working with a recruiter, you gain access to a vast network of leading employers and detailed insights into a wide range of positions. One of our premier partnerships is with a research-driven biopharmaceutical powerhouse focused on developing treatments for complex, hard-to-cure diseases. This esteemed company has brought 32 groundbreaking products to market, including Humira and Lupron, making a significant global impact. If you're ready to make your mark in the field and contribute to the future of innovative therapies, this is the opportunity for you!

location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $45.00 - 51.45 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Impeccable lab practices, including aseptic cell line/primary cell maintenance and stimulation. Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize cell culture conditions, phenotypical assays, Western Blot, migration/contraction assays (fibroblasts), viability assays, qPCR, ELISA/multiplex protein assays, and flow cytometry.
• Experience with human cell types relevant to tissue homeostasis such as fibroblast, epithelial cells, and macrophages.
• Familiar with complex in vitro models such as co-culture, tissue explants, Transwells, organoids, 3D/microfluidic/chip systems a plus.
• Ability to analyze, plot, interpret, and present data in team meetings.
• Aptitude to communicate in a virtual environment and a hybrid office/virtual setting
• Proficient at maintaining accurate and well-organized records and laboratory electronic notebooks.

qualifications:
Required:

• 5+ years hands-on academic/industry experience.
• BS/MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, or Medical/Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Top Skills:

• Primary cell culture and stimulation.
• Molecular biology techniques (ELISA, qPCR, RNAseq, Western Blot, flow cytometry).
• Pharmacological treatment (small/large molecules, siRNAs).
• Data analysis and statistics.

skills: Molecular Biology, Biology, Flow Cytometry, Cell Cultures

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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