Senior Associate Scientist

Millipore Corporation; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The EMD Serono Research and Development Institute in Billerica, MA, is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist in Target Discovery Research. You will perform in vitro experiments including cell culture, western blotting, and PCR to support target identification and validation in cancer research projects.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in molecular biology, hands-on lab experience with mammalian cell lines, and familiarity with genome editing tools such as CRISPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of hands-on lab experience and aseptic mammalian cell handling.
• Master's degree with 1+ year of wet-lab experience and mammalian cell handling.
• Experience with genome editing and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro experiments including cell culture, western blots, and PCR.
• Perform overexpression, knockdowns, and CRISPR-based editing for target validation.
• Support cancer-target discovery in a drug discovery setting.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

PCR techniques

Western blotting

CRISPR genome editing

RNA interference (RNAi)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology / Cell Biology / Biochemistry

Master's degree in Molecular Biology / Cell Biology / Biochemistry

Tools

AlphaLISA

qPCR

Flow cytometry

Incucyte imaging

Job description

Work Location: Billerica, Massachusetts Shift: Department: HC-RD-TBCA Target ID Research US Recruiter: Beverly Dellisola This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role

The EMD Serono Research and Development Institute in Billerica, MA, is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist within our Target Discovery Research group. The Senior Associate Scientist will be responsible for conducting in vitro experiments, including cell culture, western blots, PCR, as well as overexpression, knockdowns, and CRISPR-based genome editing experiments to facilitate target identification and validation. This role offers a laboratory-based opportunity to contribute to the forefront of cancer research within a research-based drug discovery company.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or other Scientific discipline with 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience, including aseptic techniques for handling mammalian and/or cancer cell lines
• Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or other Scientific discipline with 1+ year of hands-on laboratory experience, including aseptic techniques for handling mammalian and/or cancer cell lines

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in mammalian cell culture techniques, including routine cell line maintenance, transfection, and isolation of genetically engineered clones
• Ability to operate in a rapidly evolving drug discovery environment, balancing competing priorities while supporting research efforts across diverse target classes, technologies, and therapeutic modalities
• Hands-on experience with functional genomics and gene-editing technologies, including RNA interference (RNAi) and CRISPR-based genome engineering
• Strong expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including western blotting, AlphaLISA, qPCR/TaqMan assays, and related analytical methods
• Experience with flow cytometry (FACS) for cellular phenotyping, transfection assessment, cell sorting, or other cell-based applications
• Experience with cell imaging technologies, including microscopy, Incucyte live-cell imaging, or other high-content imaging platforms
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize experimental workflows and interpret complex data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), GraphPad Prism, and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) for data analysis and documentation
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment
• A self-motivated and detail-oriented approach, with a commitment to scientific rigor and high-quality experimental execution

Pay Range for this position: $90,400 - $135,700 The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.

• Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.
• Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

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