bench scientist biologist- level 1 us.

job summary:
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location: Collegeville, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $40.00 - 42.22 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
We are seeking to hire a highly motivated biologist to fill a CW position in the Respiratory & Immunology Biology Unit (RIBU) within RIRU at the R&D in Upper Providence, PA. The successful candidate will be part of a team to differentiate and characterize cellular models derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and to perform genetic perturbations (KD, KO, KI, overexpression) in iPSC-derived cells for drug discovery applications

Job Responsibilities

- Maintain iPSC cell culture, perform differentiate and QC characterization in supporting assay development and translational studies.

- Perform detection of biomarker changes using various assay methods, such as ELISA, Western, imaging, RT-PCR.

- Utilize various transfection/transduction methods to knockdown or overexpress target genes in differentiated cells.

- Analyze and summarize experimental data using a variety of laboratory instrumentation and computer software's.

- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks according to company guidelines, and present data to colleagues or in team meetings.

 
qualifications:
- BS w/ 3+ years' experience or MS 1-2 years' experience in Biological Sciences required with laboratory experience in molecular biology and cell biology.

- Candidate is expected to have experience in sterile cell culture and gene knockdown and overexpression) techniques.

- Experience in cell-based assays (e.g. immune-sandwich, reporter gene etc.) and/or biochemical assays.

- Ability to execute experiment independently and work collaboratively with colleagues.

- Candidate must be able to do independent literature research, analyze, summarize and interpret experimental data and maintain records according to company policy.

- Candidate must have the ability to cooperate with others both to accomplish scientific goals and to perform general maintenance duties.

Preferred qualifications:

- Candidate with previous working experience on iPSC differentiation, viral delivery vectors, and/or FACS cell analysis is preferred.

 
skills: Cell Biology, Assay Development, Assay Method, Biology, Cell Cultures, RT-PCR

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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.