Immediate need for a talented Scientist - III. This is a 24+ 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: 24-30212
Pay Range: $45 - $49/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:
Formulate and execute assay protocols to enable readouts with iPSC-derived microglial cells, tri-culture, and brain organoid models in collaboration with experimental scientists within and outside DAGS.
Work with cross-functional teams including disease area biologists, pharmacologists, and chemists to develop and implement functional assay readouts to validate neuroimmune drug targets.
Effectively communicate and present data to a diverse group of scientists including senior managers.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
Candidate with MS with 8+ or PhD with 2+ years of experience in molecular/cellular biology or related biological fields.
Possess excellent communication skills with ability to present clear scientific data and project updates to a diverse group of scientists.
Experience working in collaborative research environments to advance scientific projects.
Experience with human stem cell culture, genetic/genomic manipulations (CRISPR), biochemical assays, and automation applied to high throughput screening approaches are needed.
Previous experience working on drug discovery projects.
Experience in the field of Neuroscience or Immunology.
Experience in electrophysiological recordings is a plus.
Team Player
Detail-oriented
Independent
Willing to ask questions.
Excellent communication skills
Individual contributor
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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