Senior Research Analyst

6 Month Contract

Cambridge, MA

PR: $30-40/hour

Job Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include preparation, filling in weekly cell requests, tracking cell banks for release testing and stability testing, authoring SOPs, technical reports, CoAs, and regulatory documents.
• The successful candidate will maintain and expand the cell repository that will include routine scale-up of cultures, sample preparation for QC experiments (mycoplasma, MAP, C.Bovis, and STR test), distribution of the banked cells/vials across the organization, and characterization of new cell lines.
• The successful candidate will show willingness, adaptability, and capability to perform multi-task and experience of large-scale sample management. Work closely with lab management, facilities, Lab Operations, Discovery Operations, CROs and EHS, communicate and coordinate cell bank and tissue culture-related activities
• The successful candidate will have a wide range of immuno-oncology, molecular, and cellular biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, cell-based proliferation/viability assays. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Education & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree with at least of 2 years relevant experience in cell immunology, protein/antibody science, molecular biology, or other relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of cell biology, immuno-oncology, and cell therapy.
• Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture, including the application of aseptic techniques for media compounding, passaging, maintenance, and cryopreservation of cell cultures.
• A track record of large-scale sample management.
• Proficient in analyzing scientific datasets and have experience with electronic document management systems, cell bank work presentation, and troubleshooting.
• Basic immuno-oncology, cancer biology skills.
• Preparation and tracking of test samples for QC experiments (mycoplasma, STR, cell viability test, etc.),

Preferred

• Experience in a cGMP environment.
• Knowledge of large-scale cell culture and media preparation.
• Familiarity with the Automation Cryogenic Storage System for Sample Management.
• Advanced immuno-oncology, cancer biology skills.