Currently I have an opening for a Research Associate II/III located in Lexington, MA. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
- Work within siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, and lead optimization
- Cellular and molecular biology methodologies, e.g., mammalian cell culture; in vitro screening; cell-based assays; RNA extraction and RT-qPCR
- Analyze data and present the results in group meetings
- Maintain clear experimental records in laboratory notebooks; write SOPs and other technical reports as needed
- Work closely with research team members to quickly and effectively address critical questions related to the efficacy of our drugs
- Review literature and provide insights to research directions, while predominantly making hands-on contributions to the research
- Cell culture experience and basic cell biology methodologies such as transfection
- Molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction and RT-qPCR
- Vitro model systems including organoids and other 3D culture systems is highly preferred
- Bachelors or master’s graduate, 3+ years for level II and 5+ years for level III – must have experience with human cells or primary cells.
- Open to hiring a level II or III with the right skill set!!
Technical Information:
- 12-month contract with potential for extension/conversion
- Onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm
- Pay: Level II ($40-48 hourly) Level III ($49-62 hourly)
