Website Axelon Services Corporation
Axelon Services Corporation
Company : Axelon Services Corporation
Scientist
Kalamazoo, MI
3+ Month Contract
Pay: 36/hr, W 2
Hiring manager is looking to hire a PhD student for summer work. Length of contract is only approved for 16 weeks. 100% onsite in Kalamazoo, MI
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform in an organized and timely manner
• Perform Cell Culture of Primary Cells and complete various Cell-Based Assays independently
• Perform high-throughput sample testing in an organized and timely manner
• Maintain excellent aseptic technique and ensure sterility/quality of cell culture and assay outcomes
• Work safely within BSL-2 laboratory environment
• Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks, prepare precise technical report summaries, any necessary analysis, and maintain appropriate documentation
• Basic Laboratory management, multitasking, and experimental troubleshooting
Minimum Background and Experience:
• Educational background: PhD Student in a scientific discipline with emphasis in molecular and cell biology, immunology, or related disciplines.
• Training and experience with Cell Culture (Primary Cells isolation, Mammalian Cell Culture, flow cytometry, RNAi, etc) is a must-have
• Working knowledge of and/or skills in the cell biology field (pipetting, aseptic technique, preparing media, cell-based assay work, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfort working within a fast-paced lab environment
• Ability to perform basic dilution and stoichiometric calculations
• Ability to work independently with ambiguity and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Attention to detail and good oral and written communication skills required