What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist (In Vitro Cell-Based Assay/Cell Culture, Flow Cytometry/ELISA/HTS) position at Systems Ally?
100 % Onsite
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position?
- BS with 5 years of experience or MS with 3 years of experience or PhD in Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience or other related field.
- Proficient in conceptualization and implementation of in vitro cell-based assays.
- Experience with fluorescent based assay development with expertise in cell-culture, flow cytometry, ELISA/microplate cytometry and imaging platforms.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.
- Strong attention to quality and details when exercising organizational, documentation and communication skills.
Desirable:
- Experience with high-throughput screening, programming and multi-specific antibodies.
- Experience with external collaborations and partnerships.
- Industry experience is more important than the level of education.
- Detail-oriented
- Highly organized
- Ability to multitask effectively
Job Description:
- Discovery Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine is seeking a highly motivated research scientist to join the Cell and Functional Biology group.
- In this role, you will be responsible for the design and execution of cell- and protein- based functional characterization assays for lead antibody identification/optimization and collaborating to generate stage-gate appropriate in vitro / cellular / in vivo data packages supporting PoC.
- The ideal candidate should have strong experience working with antibodies, significant experience in immunoassays (such as ELISAs) and familiarity with automation technologies is highly valued.
- The applicant should be able to analyze, document, and report data. You should possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable presenting in group settings.
Job Responsibilities:
- Onboarding of materials and cataloging into our internal systems with a strong attention to quality and details when exercising organizational, documentation and communication skills.
- Conduct high throughput antibody screening and characterization to assess binding, functional and polyreactive attributes.
- Analyze and interpret results, placing data in proper scientific context through review of relevant literature and reporting these findings at team meetings.
- Perform general laboratory research competently and independently, modifying and troubleshooting experimental design and instrumentation to suit the needs of research.
- Support the expansion of high throughput screening platforms and assay design and the evaluation of novel technologies.
- The ideal candidate is expected to work on multiple projects in a team environment.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $62.00 - $63.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- high-throughput screening: 5 years (Preferred)
- cell-culture: 5 years (Preferred)
- Flow cytometry: 5 years (Preferred)
- ELISA: 5 years (Preferred)
- in vitro cell-based assays.: 5 years (Preferred)
- fluorescent based assay development: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Cambridge, MA 02139 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62 - $63
