Biologist

Primary Talent Partners

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32–$42 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analytical Development, Asepsis, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Gene Therapy, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Molecular Biology, Organizational Skills, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Process Development, Production Support, Research Laboratory, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Wireless Protocols/Standards
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
1 day ago
Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Biologist  to join our pharmaceutical client in Boston, MA. This is a 12-month contract to start with the potential for extensions. 

Pay:$32.00 - $42.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.


Description:
The Biologist will support the Process Development of Client therapeutic candidates by performing hands-on, bench-level research as well as buffer preparation, sample processing, aliquoting, and analyses. The candidate will work on setting up lab platform systems ranging from inventory of various critical samples to equipment maintenance. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with the Analytical Development team by being the liaison for sample submissions.


Responsibilities:
  • Execute on AAV batch production to support nonclinical research needs
  • Passage and split cells regularly for use in various lab studies.
  • Perform PCR on samples generated by the Process Development team
  • Prepare aliquots for study samples and manage the -80C/LN2 freezer inventory.
  • Keep detailed notebooks in ELN and reports describing experimental methods/results.
  • Manage the maintenance of equipment and instruments.
  • Critically assess data generated from diverse experimental approaches in cell and molecular biology


Required Qualifications:
  • The ideal candidate will be a team player, with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Bachelors with 2+ years/Masters with 1+ years of laboratory research experience in academia/industry
  • Solid understanding of principles of common molecular and cellular biology protocols and techniques
  • Experience performing basic techniques in molecular biology and cell biology, such as cell culture, aseptic technique, transient transfection, ddPCR Detail oriented, with experience handling high-value biological


Preferred:
  • Prior research experience with protein expression systems Experience in HEK293 and/or Sf9 cell culture systems Viral vector gene therapy experience, preferably AAV


Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com


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