Job Description

Research Associate II

6-month Contract

Onsite in Lexington, MA

Responsibilities:

• Essential Functions: Work with scientists to conduct lab-based studies to support project efforts
• Perform tissue culture work with human cell lines to develop and optimize workflows for in vitro target validation using mid-throughput (96-384 well plate) assays
• Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork
• Engage in effective communication with colleagues within Novo Nordisk.
• Work with human cell lines and common molecular biology reagents in a laboratory environment that may include hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens
• Functions may require some morning, evening, or weekend hours outside of standard business hours

Qualifications:

• Experience in working with scientists to follow required protocols
• Proficient at tissue culture and cell-based functional assays, with metabolic assays strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree; relevant experience may be substitut-ed as appropriate. Title is dependent on qualifications.
• Tissue culture experience is required—including strong aseptic technique, BSL2 stewardship, and troubleshooting
• Experience with cell-based screening systems and lab automation

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