Molecular Biologist

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm is seeking a Lab Technician in Cambridge to conduct high-throughput experiments and work on single-cell technologies in the Immunology R&D division. Candidates should have experience with scRNAseq workflows, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques. This role emphasizes collaboration and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in a molecular biology lab.
• Strong background in molecular biology and cellular biology.
• Experience with flow cytometry and DNA/RNA extraction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-throughput functional experiments with immune cells.
• Perform scRNAseq library preparations manually or with automated liquid handlers.
• Operate flow cytometry and sorting machines.

Skills

scRNAseq workflows

Flow Cytometry

PBMC handling

Cell Culture

Teamwork

Education

BS or equivalent education

MS or equivalent education

Tools

10X Genomics platforms

Illumina sequencers

Biomek i7

Job description

Job Description

Lab-based position, will help process PBMCs and perform functional experiments as well as characterization using different single cell OMICs techniques.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about learning and has excellent attention to detail, to support target identification and validation efforts within our Immunology R&D division. The ideal candidate will have academic or industry experience in molecular and cell biology, with a preference for expertise in single-cell technologies, including single-cell next- sequencing (NGS), flow cytometry, and human cell culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-throughput functional experiments with immune cells “in vitro” and characterize outcomes at the single-cell level using various omics techniques.
• Perform scRNAseq library preparations manually or with automated liquid handlers (e.g., Biomek i7) as part of a team.
• Operate flow cytometry and sorting machines to characterize the single-cell proteome and isolate targeted cells.
• Utilize Illumina sequencers and other laboratory instruments for NGS library quality control (e.g., Tapestation).
• Accurately document project details, protocols, and experimental procedures in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).
• Collaborate with computational biologists and data scientists to generate and interpret scOMICs datasets.

• Required Qualifications:

  • BS or equivalent education with 1-3+ years of experience or MS or equivalent education
  • Strong background in basic molecular biology and cellular biology/or genomics with experience in molecular biology lab techniques such as flow cytometry and DNA/RNA extraction, as well as familiarity with PBMC isolation, handling and cell culture.

  Qualifications:

  • Experience with flow cytometry.
  • Experience with human cell culture and functional experiments.
  • Familiarity with 10X Genomics platforms.
  • Background in R and immunology is a plus but not required.

  Top 5 skills

  1. Experience with scRNAseq workflows (10x Genomics ) including library preparation and QC is required

  2. Experience with Flow Cytometry is required

  3. Experience handling PBMCs, primary cells, and cell culture is required

  4. Background in biology, immunology, molecular biology, or another related field.

  5. Experience working in a team environment is

  About US Tech Solutions:

  US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

  US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or status as a protected veteran.

  Recruiter Details:

  Name: Jyoti Bhargav

  Email: [e-mail]

  Internal Id: 25-43029