Associate Scientist

Job Description

Industry : Pharmaceuticals

Title : Associate Scientist II

Job ID : CAMB000068

Location : Cambridge, MA

Duration : 06+ months contract (+Possibility of extension)

Overview

The Research Department at Client is seeking a motivated research associate to join our team to support the biology group in research including CNS and emerging tissues. We are seeking a highly organized individual that can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory setting. This ideal candidate will be a strong team player, capable of coordinating tasks with various stakeholders to meet deadlines. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Cambridge MA location, with a requirement to be onsite five days per week.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and execution of studies to characterize molecules for RNAi therapeutic programs, including rodent disease models.
• Support animal tissue processing protocols through grinding, homogenization, RNA extraction, and more.
• Conduct assays such as qPCR, western blot, ELISA, that support in vivo studies.
• Analyze and report scientific data to manager.
• Diligently follow SOPs / protocols.
• Track samples in databases including but not limited to Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Smart Refrigeration systems, Smartsheet's and other proprietary databases.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Communicate openly and directly with lab groups to provide sufficient solutions that will work for all team members.

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