Associate Researcher

Research Associate III 1 Year Waltham, MA Job Description The Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate will join the gene therapy immunology team at the Genomic Medicine Unit to provide bench-facing expertise in support of gene therapy platforms. Job Responsibilities • Plan, execute and analyze in vitro / ex vivo studies using primary immune cells (from humans, mice and NHPs) • Perform immunophenotyping using multicolor flow cytometry, FACS, and cellular immunology assays Design and execute common cell and molecular biology and biochemical assays • Handle and isolate RNA/DNA/protein from rodent and mammalian tissues • Independently execute experiments from detailed protocols and analysis of raw data • Rigorously document experimental efforts, raw and analyzed data • Clearly communicate results and activities with supervisor and colleagues Education & Qualifications Must have Experience: • Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 4 year of Research Associate related experience. • Expertise with mammalian cell culture including sterile technique, line maintenance, transfections • Multicolor flow cytometry (FACS) – previous experience performing immunophenotyping using multicolor flow cytometry, FACS, and cellular immunology assays Preferred Skills: • Master's degree is strongly preferred, and minimum of 2 years Research Associate related experience. Those candidates with PHD degrees will be considered. • Experience with DNA and RNA isolation from cells and mammalian tissues, luminescence-based assays, PCR, ELISA/Western blot is a preferred