What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biologist position at Randstad Life Sciences US?
Title: Biologist
Location: North Chicago, IL
Pay: $30-36/hr (3-5 yrs exp) | $38-45/hr (5 yrs exp)
Contract: 12 months
Summary
- We have an exciting opportunity to join our collaborative team of immunologists, molecular and cellular biologists, and pharmacologists. We are seeking a talented and independently motivated scientist with experience in primary human cell culture, RNA and protein biomarker assays, and imaging analysis of cell culture models. This position will be primarily laboratory-focused and will support human cell culture models and assays to assess novel therapeutic modalities and drug mechanism of action.
- Applicants should have broad laboratory research experience using cell and molecular biology techniques. Open and detailed communication are essential. The candidate is expected to operate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary setting and must be able to execute multiple research projects in parallel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish primary human cell culture models and conduct molecular, biochemical, and imaging analysis using various techniques and assays
- Develop, implement, and document experimental protocols/techniques/results
- Engage in cross-functional, novel therapeutic platform-based drug discovery projects in immunology
- Collaborate with scientists across diverse areas in a matrixed research environment
- Manage multiple tasks and project activities simultaneously
- Communicate and present project designs and results clearly, both to individual stakeholders and in group settings
Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or related disciplines with 5 years of lab research experience, or preferentially master’s degree with 3 years of lab research experience
- Experience with primary human cell culture models required
- Experience with RNA and protein biomarker assays required
- Experience with imaging analysis of cell culture models required
- Ability to learn new skills and apply them in a fast-paced research environment is a must
- Highly developed problem-solving and communication skills required
Salary : $30 - $45
