Real Staffing
Sr. Associate Scientist
Real Staffing, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
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http://www.RealStaffingGroup.comJob Description
The qualified candidate will be responsible for culturing patient-derived primary cells and cell lines as well as learning plate-based assays to measure the effects of compounds on CFTR function.This position requires working with liquid handling equipment, characterizing culture systems and models, and modifying established assays to meet project goals.She/he will be responsible for maintaining high capacity cell culture, delivering high quality data to the team, presenting results at meetings, and adapting the assay to the needs of the program.The successful candidate will make use of problem solving, critical thinking, and effective written and oral presentation skills in a highly-matrixed team environment.Candidates must have meticulous work habits and excellent record keeping and organizational skills.This candidate is required to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, requiring proactive communication and a teamwork mentality.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Mammalian cell culture: passage and feed cells in flask culture as well as microtiter plates; both primary cells and cell linesCompound handling: prepare stock solutions from powders, prepare dilutions, treat cells with compound solutions, media formulationsDesign workflow, procedures and experiments in consultation with supervisor.Report results at CF biology team, project teamTrain and collaborate with junior colleagues and student interns.Weekend work will be required occasionally.Qualifications
Required:Extensive mammalian cell culture experience, excellent sterile techniqueExperience optimizing cell-based assays, involving HTS formats, automated liquid handlersAbility to operate computer hardware and software that would normally be encountered in a laboratory settingPreferred:Experience with culture of primary cells, preferentially human airway cellsWork on Cystic Fibrosis in a drug discovery settingExperience with large-scale cell cultureAdditional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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http://www.RealStaffingGroup.comJob Description
The qualified candidate will be responsible for culturing patient-derived primary cells and cell lines as well as learning plate-based assays to measure the effects of compounds on CFTR function.This position requires working with liquid handling equipment, characterizing culture systems and models, and modifying established assays to meet project goals.She/he will be responsible for maintaining high capacity cell culture, delivering high quality data to the team, presenting results at meetings, and adapting the assay to the needs of the program.The successful candidate will make use of problem solving, critical thinking, and effective written and oral presentation skills in a highly-matrixed team environment.Candidates must have meticulous work habits and excellent record keeping and organizational skills.This candidate is required to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, requiring proactive communication and a teamwork mentality.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Mammalian cell culture: passage and feed cells in flask culture as well as microtiter plates; both primary cells and cell linesCompound handling: prepare stock solutions from powders, prepare dilutions, treat cells with compound solutions, media formulationsDesign workflow, procedures and experiments in consultation with supervisor.Report results at CF biology team, project teamTrain and collaborate with junior colleagues and student interns.Weekend work will be required occasionally.Qualifications
Required:Extensive mammalian cell culture experience, excellent sterile techniqueExperience optimizing cell-based assays, involving HTS formats, automated liquid handlersAbility to operate computer hardware and software that would normally be encountered in a laboratory settingPreferred:Experience with culture of primary cells, preferentially human airway cellsWork on Cystic Fibrosis in a drug discovery settingExperience with large-scale cell cultureAdditional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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