Molecular & Cell Biologist

Job Title: Molecular & Cell Biologist
Location: Boston, MA
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Compensation: $50.00 - $54.95/hr
Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Overview
Come join a rapidly expanding Gene Therapy team at a global pharmaceutical company that is responsible for inventing, characterizing, and advancing novel genetic therapeutics for a myriad of clinical applications.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to drive forward new gene therapy programs
• Perform cell culture and molecular biology experiments and establish new functional assays to measure gene therapy outcomes both in vitro and in vivo.
• Establish and characterize novel assays for endpoint analysis to in vivo studies
• Work cross functionally to deliver data to the project team within expected timelines.
• Maintain detailed documentation of scientific work in an electronic notebook.

• B.S. and/or M.S. in biology or a closely related field with 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• Significant aseptic cell culture experience, including gene therapy (e.g. AAV or LNP) experiments
• Experience isolating nucleic acids and proteins from tissues
• Experience planning and implementing experiments independently
• Experience in molecular endpoints, including, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, and protein analysis (Simple Western Jess, ELISA, MSD, Octet)
• Familiarity with primer design, sequencing preparation, and analysis
• Mouse and NHP Tissue processing is a plus
• Experience using automation in workflows is a plus (i.e., liquid handling)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills
• This role may require up to 10% travel for conferences or training.
  

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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