Drug Discovery Research Associate

Collabera; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

long-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

paid sick and safe time

paid vacation time

paid parental leave

paid holidays annually

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Laboratory Research Scientist in Lexington, Massachusetts, to provide technical support for multiple projects in drug evaluation and clinical translation. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology and over 4 years of lab experience.

The role includes conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with the team. The position offers competitive compensation at $45.00 - 48.00 per hour and various benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant drug discovery laboratory experience in an industrial or academic environment.
• Experience with primary human adipocytes and hepatocytes culture is preferred.
• Experience with advanced in vitro model systems including organoids and other 3D culture systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, and lead optimization.
• Analyze data and present results in group meetings.
• Maintain clear experimental records in laboratory notebooks and write SOPs.

Skills

mammalian cell culture

cell-based assays

quantitative real-time PCR

Education

Master’s in Cell and Molecular Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Collabera is seeking a Laboratory Research Scientist in Lexington, Massachusetts, to provide technical support for multiple projects in drug evaluation and clinical translation. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology and over 4 years of lab experience.

The role includes conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with the team. The position offers competitive compensation at $45.00 - 48.00 per hour and various benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.