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Senior Research Associate, Cell & Molecular Biology

Employer
Apex Systems
Location
South Boston, Massachusetts, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 16, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Genetics, Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Senior Research Associate, Cell & Molecular Biology 1155843

Job Scope & Purpose:

Our exciting Cambridge-based client is in need of a talented RA/SRA to join their ranks. Extensive cell culture experience is required for this opening at a bare minimum. Beyond that, qPCR, WB and transfections are important components. If you are ready to advance your career with a new startup with some of the best leadership around, please apply!

Primary Job Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with project teams to design and implement protocols and analyses necessary for the development of our epigenetic editing platform
  • Execute specialized assays in order to provide key information to inform future studies
  • Contribute positively to the culture of a young company to create a healthy and exciting work environment
  • Participate in lab organization by actively maintaining electronic lab notebooks and inventories

Primary Job Requirements:
  • B.S./M.S. in cell/molecular biology, genetics, or related discipline with 5+ years relevant laboratory experience
  • Preference for experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • Strong technical expertise in molecular biology techniques, including cell culture and transfection, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, plasmid cloning, RT-qPCR, western blot, and ELISA.
  • Experience with implementation of automation of mid to high-throughput assays a plus
  • Experience with flow cytometry a plus
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  • Passionate, adaptable, and keen on working in the fast-paced biotech startup space
  • Detail oriented and self-motivated, with excellent problem solving and organizational skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with primary cell culture
  • Experience using statistical packages for data analysis
  • Epigenetics, chromatin biology, and/or transcriptional regulation knowledge a plus
  • Experience running pooled screens in mammalian cells

About Stratacuity:

Whether you are seeking a career change or simply interested in becoming part of our network, you will appreciate the ethics guiding each Stratacuity team member. We build lasting relationships with exceptional biopharmaceutical talent and take great care to protect your personal information. Upon receiving your inquiry, you may be directly contacted by a Stratacuity team member to discuss your career goals. We will not share your information with anyone without your direct prior consent.

PROVEN SCIENTIFIC PLACEMENT™

Stratacuity is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stratacuity will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact us.

dhagenbuch@stratacuity.com

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EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at 844-463-6178

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