Research Associate II

The Fountain Group; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Research Associate II for a one-year engagement in Lexington, MA. The role focuses on siRNA screening, hit identification, lead optimization, and mammalian cell culture, with in vitro assays and data analysis supporting drug efficacy projects.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, writing SOPs and technical reports, reviewing literature, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance siRNA therapeutics development onsite.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• 4+ years' experience within industry/academic is required.
• Experience with primary cell culture is required, adipocytes/hepatocytes preferred.
• Experience with SiRNA / RNAi is required.
• Experience with in vitro screening, 3D culture systems, organoids, organ-on-chip is preferred.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as RT-qPCR and RNA extraction is preferred.
• Experience with cell-based assays is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen siRNA drug candidates and identify hits, support lead optimization and mammalian cell culture.
• Perform in vitro screening, cell-based assays, RNA extraction and RT-qPCR; analyze experimental data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot challenges and document procedures, SOPs, and reports.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Research Associate II for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Lexington, MA, 02420. Details of the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Pay: $48.38/hr to start!
• 1 year contract to start with the possibility of extension or conversion based on budget and performance.
• Monday- Friday, standard day shift, onsite position.
• Position will mainly be responsible for siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, lead optimization, mammalian cell culture, in vitro screening, cell-based assays, RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, evaluating drug efficacy.
• Responsibilities also include analyzing experimental data, presenting results during group meetings, maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks, documenting experimental procedures, writing SOPs and technical reports, reviewing scientific literature, supporting research planning.
• Position will also be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional research teams, troubleshooting experimental challenges, contributing hands-on to laboratory research, addressing questions related to drug efficacy, supporting the advancement of siRNA therapeutic development.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree is required.
• 4+ years' experience within industry/academic is required.
• Experience with primary cell culture is required, adipocytes/hepatocytes preferred.
• Experience with SiRNA / RNAi is required.
• Experience with in vitro screening, 3D culture systems, organoids, organ-on-chip is preferred.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as RT-qPCR and RNA extraction is preferred.
• Experience with cell-based assays is preferred.

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