Job Title: Assistant Scientist-I
Job Location: Boston, MA
Job Duration: 12 months+ (Possibilities of Extension)
Shift: First Shift
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the candidate include but are not limited to:
- Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell-based assays, protocols, and analysis methods.
- Design and execute experiments, interpret data, and communicate results and findings clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders
- Support the maintenance and characterization of iPSC-derived cell populations including immunocytochemistry, plate-based assays (Quanterix, Luminex, MSD), qPCR and other molecular biology techniques.
- Collaborate across functional areas.
Education minimum requirement:
- BS degree in molecular and cell biology or related disciplines such as immunology or biological engineering with 1-2+ years of wet lab experience in academia or industry
Experience and Skills:
- Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture using sterile techniques.
- Experience with CNS iPSC cell types, with a focus on glial biology
- Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis and carefully maintain a notebook record of lab activities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of lab reports and presentations. Strong attention to detail.
- Extensive in vitro experience
- This position requires 90% of time in the lab.
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