Job Description

We are hiring Research Associate II in Cambridge MA 02139

Please let me know if you are interested or anyone who might be interested.

Client: Major Pharmaceutical Client

Position: Research Associate II

\Location: Cambridge MA 02139

Duration: 6+ months on W2 ONLY

Pay Rate: $40.00-$46.00/ Hr

***THIS IS A NOT AN IT ROLE, THEY WILL NOT BE CONTACTED***

Description:

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The successful candidate will maintain and expand the cell repository that will include routine scale-up of cultures, sample preparation for QC experiments (mycoplasma, MAP, C.Bovis, and STR test), distribution of the banked cells/vials across the organization, and characterization of new cell lines.

• The successful candidate will show willingness, adaptability, and capability to perform multi-task and experience of large-scale sample management. Work closely with lab management, facilities, Lab Operations, Discovery Operations, CROs and EHS, communicate and coordinate cell bank and tissue culture-related activities

• The successful candidate will have a wide range of immuno-oncology, molecular, and cellular biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, cell-based proliferation/viability assays. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Candidate must have basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Familiarity with the Automation Cryogenic Storage System for Sample Management is a plus.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years relevant experience in cell immunology, protein/antibody science, molecular biology, or equivalent relevant work experience with strong knowledge of cell biology, immuno-oncology, and cell therapy..

• Extensive experience in mammalian cells culture, including the application of aseptic techniques for media compounding, passaging, maintenance, and cryopreservation of cell cultures.

• Strong organization skills, and a track record of large-scale sample management. Proficient in analyzing scientific datasets and have experience with electronic document management systems, cell bank work presentation, and troubleshooting.

• Basic immuno-oncology, cancer biology skills are required, advanced skills are highly desired.

• Preparation and tracking of test samples for QC experiments (mycoplasma, STR, cell viability test, etc.),

• Experience in a cGMP environment and knowledge of large-scale cell culture and media preparation would be preferred.

• Responsibilities include preparation, filling in weekly cell requests, tracking cell banks for release testing and stability testing, authoring SOPs, technical reports, CoAs, and regulatory documents.

• Capable of working independently to solve scientific questions.

• Dedication to working in a team-oriented environment to contribute to shared projects.

• Excellence in the writing and oral communication skills to effectively coordinate with other research teams.

Leadership

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work in cross-functional project teams

• Preferred the candidate is required to have basic Microsoft MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Power Point)Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Decision-making and Autonomy (The capacity and authority to make organizational decisions, autonomy in decision-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-solving)

• Independently manages workload and expectations

• Troubleshoots complex problems in creative and effective ways and actively participates in innovation and/or optimization of established processes to ensure delivery on project goals

• Ability to advance multiple projects in a fast paced environment

Interaction

• Collaborates with others, and acts as scientific resource for an aspect of a program

• Participates in external interactions and collaborations Innovation (The required level of scientific knowledge, knowledge sharing, innovation and risk taking)

• Define strategies for new technology assessment independently.

Complexity (Products managed, mix of businesses, internal and/or external business environment, cultural considerations)

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• BS in a cell immunology, protein/antibody science, molecular biology, bioinformatics and/or equivalent relevant work experience with 2+ years experience

Regards

Vishnu Das Natesan

dvishnu@radiants.com

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