Research Associate I

Company : Integrated Resources, Inc

Job Title: Research Associate I
Job Location: Cambridge, MA
Job Duration: 12 Months (possibility of extension)
Payrate: $42.00 – $45.00/ hr on w2

Job Summary:

• The Functional group in the Target, Disease, and Systems Biology global function at Client is seeking a collaborative and highly motivated research associate.
• This team is focused on generating scientific knowledge that translates into transformative therapies for patients with unmet medical need.
• Our multidisciplinary team works closely with diverse therapeutic area experts across immunology, ophthalmology, rare and neurological diseases, oncology, and gene therapy to identify and validate the next generation of groundbreaking therapeutics using CRISPR screens, automation, flow cytometry, and genomics.
• The successful candidate will contribute to drug target discovery projects for multiple indications and will Product deep training, knowledge and expertise in the application of cutting-edge technologies to drug development, including using CRISPR, siRNA, and pharmacological perturbations for target identification and validation.

Responsibilities:

• Independently run biological experiments, including analyzing results.
• Collaborate with senior researchers to develop and execute existing and Client cell-based assays to identify, validate, and translate high-value targets in diverse clinical indications.
• Explore, implement, and master new techniques and approaches.
• Collaborate with other groups in Target, Disease, and Systems Biology and Therapeutic Area partners.
• Communicate ideas and results to internal and external parties in verbal, written, and presentation formats, when appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, cell biology or related field is required.
• Hands-on experience with one or more laboratory skill sets (molecular biology, cell biology, genomics).
• Demonstrated experience with mammalian cell culture and cellular assays.
• 1 – 3 Years of Experience.
• Prior experience designing, validating, and optimizing cell-based assays.
• Experience with molecular and biochemical assays, such PCR/qRT-PCR/NGS, western blot, and flow cytometry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with gene editing tools such as CRISPR-Cas9.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner through written or oral communications
• Instinctive team player with excellent interpersonal skills and great attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and driven to learn.

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