Assoc Scientist Bioscience

The Fountain Group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is hiring an Associate Scientist for a 12-month, 100% onsite role in Cambridge, MA. You will support drug discovery research in mammalian cell culture, protein conjugation and purification, and MS-based proteomics as part of the Chemical Biology and Proteomics group.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's in Biology or related fields, hands-on cell culture experience, and familiarity with proteomics and MS techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Chemical Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience.
• Experience with proteomics sample preparation, mass spectrometry, Western blotting, or other molecular biology techniques is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare cell culture media.
• Perform protein conjugation, purification, and characterization using UV spectroscopy.
• Prepare biological samples for proteomics assays and support mass spectrometry-based analysis.
• Analyze experimental data, maintain electronic laboratory notebooks, and communicate scientific findings.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Proteomics sample prep

Mass spectrometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related

Master's degree in Biology or related

Tools

UV spectroscopy

Job description

We are currently hiring for an Associate Scientist opportunity in Cambridge, MA. This is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension, offering $37/hr.

Job Details

• Position: Associate Scientist
• Location: Cambridge, MA (100% onsite)
• Pay: $37/hr
• Duration: 12-month contract
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

About the Role

You would join AstraZeneca's Chemical Biology and Proteomics group within Discovery Sciences, supporting drug discovery research through mammalian cell culture, protein conjugation and purification, and mass spectrometry-based proteomics. This is a great opportunity to contribute to research that advances the understanding of therapeutic targets and potential treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare cell culture media.
• Perform protein conjugation, purification, and characterization using UV spectroscopy.
• Prepare biological samples for proteomics assays and support mass spectrometry-based analysis.
• Analyze experimental data, maintain electronic laboratory notebooks, and communicate scientific findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Chemical Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience.
• Experience with proteomics sample preparation, mass spectrometry, Western blotting, or other molecular biology techniques is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.