Cell Biology Scientist

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus and merit-based increases

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Boston, MA is seeking a skilled scientist to join our Neuroscience team to maintain cell cultures and perform assays supporting neurodegenerative disease drug discovery.

The successful candidate will conduct cell-based and biochemical assays, document results in ELN, and help manage inventory while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Biological Sciences with 4–6 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture.
• Competence in qPCR, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence.
• Ability to manage lab inventory and update tracking files.
• Strong biology lab safety understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, data analysis, troubleshooting, and record-keeping.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivation and adaptability.
• Willingness to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell-based functional assays in support of neuroscience drug discovery projects.
• Provide technical support to project teams to meet objectives and timelines.
• Carry out lab work including culture media prep, cell maintenance, and biochemical assays.
• Measure parameters using microscopy, live imaging, immunocytochemistry, calcium imaging, and live/dead assays.
• Conduct qPCR, AlphaScreen, ELISA, MSD, and SDS-PAGE assays.
• Process data and report findings under supervision.
• Accurately record all work in electronic lab notebook to quality standards.
• Maintain tidy lab environment and adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Mammalian cell culture

qPCR

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

Data analysis

Record-keeping

Multitasking

Communication

Independence & teamwork

Education

B.S. in Biological Sciences

4–6 years laboratory experience

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled, passionate, and motivated scientist to join our Neuroscience team. Our team uses cell culture systems to understand neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and search for drugs to treat these diseases. We are looking for someone to support these efforts by maintaining cell cultures and performing assays and is eager to expand their scientific skillsets.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform cell-based functional assays in support of neuroscience drug discovery projects.
• Provide technical support to project teams to achieve critical research objectives and timelines.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work, including routine cell and biochemistry assays:
  • Prepare solutions and culture media.
  • Maintain multiple cell lines, including primary neuronal cultures.
  • Measure biochemical or functional parameters in cells using techniques like microscopy, live fluorescence imaging, immunocytochemistry, calcium imaging, morphology, and live/dead cell assays.
  • Perform biochemical assays such as qPCR, AlphaScreen, ELISA, MSD, and SDS-PAGE.
• Process data generated from these assays and report findings under supervision.
• Accurate recording of all practical work: completion of electronic lab notebook to meet quality standards.
• Maintaining a tidy and efficient laboratory environment and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

_ Minimum Required Qualifications:_

• B.S. degree in Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or a similar field) with 4-6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture (experience with iPSCs is a plus).
• Competence in molecular biology laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques, e.g. qPCR, Western Blotting and immunofluorescence.
• Ability to help manage lab inventory and update related tracking files.
• Demonstrated understanding of biology lab safety requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, work planning, data analysis, troubleshooting, and record-keeping skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and
• Willingness to learn new techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background and interest in neurodegenerative disease research, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS.
• Hands on experience with iPSCs and neuronal differentiation.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply.

_ Excellent full-time benefits include:_

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation: $32.00 to $41.00 per hour based on education and related experience:

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Compensation:
$32-$32