Associate Research Scientist

Akkodis; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Research Associate I (Scientific) for a 12-month contract in Cambridge, MA. The role involves conducting biological experiments and collaborating with researchers in a dynamic lab environment. Ideal candidates have backgrounds in molecular or cell biology and possess strong laboratory skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Short-term disability benefits

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory skills such as molecular biology, cell biology, genomics.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cellular assays.

Responsibilities

• Run biological experiments and analyze results.
• Collaborate with researchers on developing and executing assays.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology or cell biology

Tools

CRISPR-Cas9

PCR/qRT-PCR/NGS

Western blot

Flow cytometry

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Base pay range

$42.00/hr - $45.00/hr

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Akkodis is seeking a Research Associate I (Scientific) role for a 12-month contract. With a client in Cambridge, MA. We’re ideally looking for applicants to have good experience in 70% lab, 30% analysis.

Job Title: Research Associate I (Scientific)

Job Location: Cambridge, MA

Job Duration: 12-month contract

Pay Range: $42 -$45/hour. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Description

• Independently run biological experiments, including analyzing results
• Collaborate with senior researchers to develop and execute existing and novel cell-based assays to identify, validate, and translate high-value targets in diverse clinical indications
• Explore, implement, and master new techniques and approaches
• Collaborate with other groups in Target, Disease, and Systems Biology and Therapeutic Area partners
• Communicate ideas and results to internal and external parties in verbal, written, and presentation formats, when appropriate.

Essential Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, cell biology or a related field is required. Additional experience would be valued.
• Hands-on experience with one or more laboratory skill sets (molecular biology, cell biology, genomics)
• Demonstrated experience with mammalian cell culture and cellular assays
• Instinctive team player with excellent interpersonal skills and great attention to detail
• Self-motivated and driven to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with gene editing tools such as CRISPR-Cas9
• Experience with molecular and biochemical assays, such PCR/qRT-PCR/NGS, western blot, and flow cytometry
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner through written or oral communications
• Prior experience designing, validating, and optimizing cell-based assays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave, or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Science

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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