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location: Worcester, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $45.00 - 48.96 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Masters
responsibilities:
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated scientist at the Scientist II/Sr Scientist I level to join our Immunology Department. The successful candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, will work to develop in vitro cellular models and related assays relevant to multiple projects in Immunology.
- We work at the interface between engineering and biology, and the successful applicant will join a team working on implementation of microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip) and other complex in vitro models for drug discovery programs. The scientist will be focused on developing and implementing complex 2- and 3-dimensional (3D) models, including microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip), in vitro models. The candidate will apply their foundational cell biology knowledge and will bring to the team experience in multi-modal in vitro assays and will generate data to provide information to enable strategic decisions.
qualifications:
Required Skills:
- Master's Degree with 5+ years of experience or PhD with 0+ years of experience in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields
- Hands-on experience in primary mammalian cell and tissue culture
- Implementing complex 2- and 3-dimensional (3D) models, including microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip), in vitro models
- Experience applying biology knowledge to complex in vitro models (e.g., organoids and microphysiological systems)
- Expertise in cellular/molecular functional assays (e.g., plate-based immunoassays, FACS) and cell-based imaging with minimal supervision
- Hands-on experience with wide-field and confocal microscopy
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
- Knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis
- Experience working in a matrix environment
- Strong ability to implement microphysiological systems for drug discovery programs
- Experience generating and analyzing data to inform strategic decisions
- Effective communication and presentation skills (including delivering a 30-minute presentation during interviews)
- Familiarity with multi-modal in vitro assays
skills: Cell Biology, Biology, In Vitro, Cell Cultures
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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.
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