What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist Cell and Molecular Biology position at The Fountain Group?
Details:
- Pay for this position is 43.00 to 51.43 hourly depending on experience.
- This position is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to permanent.
- Location: Watertown, MA
Requirements:
- Associate Scientist level II requires a BS degree and 3 years of nonacademic experience (pays up to 43.95/hr) Associate Scientist level III required an BS degree and 6 years of nonacademic experience (pays up to 51.43/hr).
- Mammalian cell culture experience is required
- Primary cell culture is required.
- Mammalian cell based assay experience is required
- qPCR, RNA isolation, primary cell culture with liver derived cells is a plus (not required)
- Preferably experience with advanced in vitro models, assays, qPCR (not required)
Summary
- Hands-on responsibility for planning, executing, analyzing and present data from advanced in vitro models (MPS).
- Provides scientific or technical input and training related to primary cell culture, sample processing, biochemical analysis.
- Analyzes data with high degree of sophistication, connecting disparate datasets to reach conclusions, and suggesting direction on experiments.
- Responsible for drafting study protocols and electronic lab notebook reports with limited supervisor input.
- Makes recommendations for new procedures and continuously focuses on optimizing current processes and procedures
- Manages site inventory.
- Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
Salary : $43 - $51