Associate Scientist II

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; USD 85,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A research staffing firm is seeking a laboratory technician for cell culture and RNASeq sample preparation in Cambridge, UK. The ideal candidate will have a BS in biological science and at least 2 years of laboratory experience in cell or molecular biology. Responsibilities include conducting assays and supporting lab maintenance. Competitive salary range is $85,000 - $89,000 annually.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Weekly payroll

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in cell or molecular biology.
• Experience in purification/quantification of nucleic acids/proteins.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture to support research needs and high-throughput screening.
• Execute RNASeq sample preparation, including library preparation, QC, and sequencing.
• Conduct assays for quantitative analysis of biomarkers or siRNA activity.

Skills

Cell culture

qPCR

NGS workflow

Laboratory automation

Education

BS in a biological science

Tools

Perkin Elmer JANUS

Beckman i7

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture (iPSCs, primary cells, immortalized cell lines) to support the research needs of the group and high-throughput screening of siRNAs using qPCR and a variety of cell-based assays
• Execute day to day operations for RNASeq sample preparation, including: library preparation, QC and sequencing. Maintain sample tracking & records.
• Conduct assays that support in vivo studies (e.g. qPCR, ELISA) for the quantitative analysis of biomarkers or siRNA activity
• Support lab maintenance including equipment operation & maintenance , reagent inventory and reagent preparation
• Troubleshoot technical problems and participate in the continuing development and optimization of existing and new protocols.

Qualifications

• A BS in a biological science with at least 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in cell or molecular biology are required . Master’s degree , but not required
• Experience in cell culture and purification/quantification of nucleic acids/protein, including qPCR
• Experience with NGS workflow is desired
• Experienced with laboratory automation including liquid handling systems such as Perkin Elmer JANUS, Beckman i7 or other systems.
• The candidate should be intensely detail oriented, highly motivated, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, desire to drive innovation, and willingness to learn

Why ChooseR&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$85,000 - $89,000/annually

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

Company DescriptionR&D Partners is a staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.Company DescriptionR&D Partners is a staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.