scientist cellular genomics.

job summary:
We are seeking a scientist to join our Systems Immunology Lab in the Inflammation & Immunology Research Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating and processing single-cell, spatial, and functional genomics data, as well as supporting standard immunoprofiling activities such as cell culture and flow cytometry.

 
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $39.89 - 51.52 per hour
work hours: 8 to 4
education: Masters
 
responsibilities:
Follow existing lab standard operating procedures to:

- Participate in sample collection of murine and human tissues, including the preparation of tubes, interfacing with in vivo scientists to retrieve samples, isolation of primary immune cells, and standard mammalian cell culture

- Participate in sample preparation of murine and human tissues, including tissue fixation, dissociation, sectioning, and antibody staining

- Generate spatial and single-cell data via a number of commercial workflows, including 10x Genomics and Parse Technologies

- Interpret quality control metrics for spatial, single-cell and cytometry experiments

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

- Reports to a scientific director of the Systems Immunology Lab

- Collaborates with and supports several multi-disciplinary experimental teams on a per-project basis

 
qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Masters + 3 years of experience in Biology, Immunology, or a related field

or

- Ph'D +0 yrs experience in Biology, Immunology, or a related field

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

- 3+ years of hands-on experience with standard immunoprofiling technologies, including:

- Flow Cytometry

- Single-cell library preparation (ideally 10x Genomics or Parse Technology)

- Preparation and loading of Illumina sequencing libraries

- Bonus: generation of spatial transcriptomics data (any technology)

- 3+ years of experience with primary immune cells, including

- Primary immune cell isolation

- Maintenance of immune cell lines

- Cell culture and in vitro stimulation of primary immune cells

- Bonus: experience with CRISPR mediated functional genomics, including electroporation of primary immune cells

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Typical bench work, including sitting, pipetting, lifting <10lb items

 
skills: Cell Biology, Biology, In Vitro, Flow Cytometry, Cell Cultures

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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