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Job Title: Associate Research Scientist

Location: Cambridge, MA

Type: Contract

Join a global biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines to patients with serious disease

The leading biopharmaceutical is looking for experienced Associate Scientist with experience in mammalian cell culture including expertise in aseptic technique, culture optimization, cell counting, cryopreservation, and validation methods

Responsibilities

• Working both independently and collaboratively to support cutting-edge Oncology drug discovery biology programs.

• Develop and execute mechanistic in vitro cellular assays to characterize mechanism of action of novel compounds.

• Cell culture maintenance, cryopreservation, validation, and inventory management.

• Maintain detailed and organized records of protocols and experimental results.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other team members to advance programs.

• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data in team meetings.

  Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular/Cell Biology, biochemistry or a related discipline, with 4+ years of relevant work experience.

• Strong hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture including expertise in aseptic technique, culture optimization, cell counting, cryopreservation, and validation methods.

• Experience in managing or supporting cell banking, and familiarity with databases such as Mosaic, would be a plus but not required.

• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and a range of biology skill sets including in vitro cell assay development, plate-based assays, Western blotting, protein quantification, ELISA, MSD, transfections, lentiviral transductions, siRNA/shRNA/CRISPR, qPCR, and viability assays.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional collaborative team.

• Strong proficiency in workload planning, prioritization, organization, time management, meticulous attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.

• Experience utilizing electronic notebooks is preferred, and basic proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, eager to develop new skills, and possesses a positive attitude.

  Benefits

  System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.