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Biologist II

Employer
Experis
Location
Worcester County, Massachusetts, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 29, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job Title: Biologist II

Location: Worcester MA 01604

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Description:
As part of this group, the successful candidate will contribute to ongoing efforts in Neuroscience , Immunology and other Biologics Projects. The chosen candidate will perform essential bench molecular and cellular biology experiments to help with assay development and drug screening and characterization. The ideal candidate will have direct experience with cell culture, molecular biology, and assays such as ELISA, FACS, IP, Western Blot, cell-based assays. The successful candidate will make use of problem solving, critical thinking, and effective written and oral presentation skills in a highly matrixed team environment. Candidates must have meticulous work habits and excellent record keeping and organizational skills. Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design workflow, procedures and experiments in consultation with supervisor.
* Characterize antibodies by cell-based assays, ELISA, IP, Co-IP, Western Blot, and FACS.
* Maintain cell cultures including cell lines and primary cells.
* Maintain accurate and timely records of research and project activity in electronic notebook
* Perform routine tasks competently and independently and generate reliable and consistent results.
* Analyze and critique results, noting significant deviations; communicate the results clearly and timely with supervisor and team members
* Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
* Demonstrate skills in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences.
* Impact projects predominantly through lab-based activities.
* Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD's Degree with typically 3-5+ (BS) or 1-2+ (MS), or 0-1+ (PhD) years' of experience
* Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function
* Experienced in mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays such as reporter gene-based assays, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, and biochemical assays such as ELISA, immunoprecipitation and Western Blotting.
* Experience in protein purification is a plus.
* Strong communication and organization skills, especially the ability to work across multiple scientific disciplines and functions
* Ability to perform productively and efficiently within a dynamic work environment.
* Knowledge and experience in biologics drug discovery is a plus.

Kindest Regards

Shahnaaz Deshmukh

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Experis CORE+

Phone: 612-246-3934 Ext: 7176

100 Manpower Place, Milwaukee WI 53212

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