Associate Scientist

Job Description

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Title: Associate Scientist II

Job ID: CAMB000068

Location: Cambridge, MA

Duration: 06+ months contract (+Possibility of extension)

Overview

The Research Department at Client is seeking a motivated research associate to join our team to support the biology group in research including CNS and emerging tissues. We are seeking a highly organized individual that can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory setting. This ideal candidate will be a strong team player, capable of coordinating tasks with various stakeholders to meet deadlines. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Cambridge MA location, with a requirement to be onsite five days per week.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and execution of studies to characterize molecules for RNAi therapeutic programs, including rodent disease models.
• Support animal tissue processing protocols through grinding, homogenization, RNA extraction, and more.
• Conduct assays such as qPCR, western blot, ELISA, that support in vivo studies.
• Analyze and report scientific data to manager.
• Diligently follow SOPs/protocols.
• Track samples in databases including but not limited to Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Smart Refrigeration systems, Smartsheet's and other proprietary databases.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Communicate openly and directly with lab groups to provide sufficient solutions that will work for all team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in a life sciences-related discipline such as Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Genetics
• Must be flexible, open to new tasks and challenges and able to work on tight deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to function at a high capacity within a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications including Excel, GraphPAD, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Familiarity with laboratory automation and liquid handling systems is a plus.