Research Associate or Associate Scientist (Cell Biology)
- Employer
- Messina Group
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 30, 2022
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- Sector
- Academic / Research
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Adaptive Management, Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Job Description
Lab Temps is assisting our client a developer of cancer treatment devices designed to search for natural biomarkers, in their search for a Contract to Hire Research Associate or Associate Scientist (Cell Biology) with expertise in cellular and molecular biology-based assays.
Primary Responsibilities
· Establish and maintain cell lines and primary cell-based models using aseptic cell culture techniques
Who You Are
Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Lab Temps is assisting our client a developer of cancer treatment devices designed to search for natural biomarkers, in their search for a Contract to Hire Research Associate or Associate Scientist (Cell Biology) with expertise in cellular and molecular biology-based assays.
Primary Responsibilities
· Establish and maintain cell lines and primary cell-based models using aseptic cell culture techniques
- Perform plasmid transfections and lentiviral vector transductions to derive stable cell lines
- Perform luminescence, fluorescence, and colorimetry-based reporter assays
- Perform nucleic acid isolations from mammalian cells, PCRs and RT-PCRs
- Perform cell-based assays (i.e. fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, etc.) for evaluation of localization, proliferation, toxicity and pharmacokinetics-based studies
- Meticulous documentation of experimental methods and results in organized lab records
- Work and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and present findings internally and to external partners
Who You Are
- You share our same sense of dedication, scientific passion and entrepreneurial spirit
- You work well in a fast-paced and extremely focused startup environment
- You are not only smart, but clever and constantly think outside the box
- You are able to make logical decisions in an instant when there is little time to evaluate
- You are a natural communicator and relationship builder
- You stay calm under high pressure and stress
- You have the ability to multi-task in a serious way, with an extreme attention to detail
- You become a representative of the core DNA of the company through who you are
Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- BS or MS degree in Life Sciences or Cell Biology or Immunology with 2-3 years biotech industry or equivalent research experience
- Demonstrated expertise in aseptic cell culture of mammalian cells, including maintenance and creation of research/master cell banks
- Expertise in transfection (lipofection and/or electroporation) and viral transduction methods
- Strong hands-on experience and knowledge in multicolor flow cytometry/FACS, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, western blot, ELISAs and Luminex assays
- Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA isolation, cloning, PCR, and qPCR is highly desirable
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Able to multi-task, manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, adaptive, collaborative environment
- Think independently, communicate effectively, and fully integrate into a high achieving team environment
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