Scientist III- Preclinical

Immediate need for a talented Scientist III- Preclinical. This is a 09+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cambridge, MA(Onsite).

Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID : 24-41656

Pay Range : $65 - $70 / hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities :

• Work within the project team to design, execute, troubleshoot, analyze and document in vitro and in vivo experiments to drive research data package generation to support IND-filing.
• Serve as an integral project team member, who is expected to communicate data updates and recommendations within project teams and I&I Therapeutic Area.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of laboratory conduct, safety, and appropriate handling of materials
• Proficiency with electronic notebooks.
• Report writing to support patent and IND filings.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience :

• Key Skills : Immunology, Ex-vivo, pharmacology.
• BS in biology with 5+ years of research experience in laboratory setting must be professional experience within bio / pharma industries (in school experience does not count towards required years).
• MS in biology or Immunology with 3+ years of research experience in laboratory setting must be professional experience within bio / pharma industries (in school experience does not count towards required years).
• Flow cytometry, in vitro and supporting in vivo studies, min 3-5 years .
• Familiarity with technologies commonly used to assess immunological endpoints, including ELISA / MSD, western blot / JESS and multi-parameter flow cytometry.
• Hands-on experience working with human and animal primary immune cells such as PBMCs.
• In vivo immunological experiments / techniques and ex vivo cultures.
• Highly motivated, independent, collaborative, and able to communicate effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Possesses strong presentation skills and an exceptional work ethic.
• Electronic notebook *Preferred / Nice to Have :
• Strong working knowledge and research experience in type 2 immunology (preferred).
• Experience in imaging such as con-focal microscopy (preferred).
• The successful candidate will be responsible for generating preclinical data to support development of various compounds, via the execution of preclinical in vitro and supporting in vivo studies, to screen, profile and strengthen our mechanistic biological understanding of drug molecules.
• The position requires an ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment, as well as excellent technical / written / oral communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be curious in exploring new paths for scientific discoveries and bold in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas.
• A strong working knowledge and demonstrated track record in Immunology is highly preferred.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong laboratory experience and technical expertise in in vitro cellular immunology (including ELISA, MSD, Co-IP, assay development, tissue culture, flow cytometry, primary immune cell assays, cell fractionation) and ex vivo tissue processing and analysis.
• Direct experience in imaging using confocal microscopy is a plus.
• BS in biology with 5+ years of research experience in laboratory setting / MS in biology or Immunology with 3+ years of research experience in laboratory setting
• Hands-on experience working with human and animal primary immune cells such as PBMCs.
• Experience with in vivo immunological experiments / techniques and ex vivo cultures.
• Highly motivated, independent, collaborative, and able to communicate effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Possesses strong presentation skills and an exceptional work ethic.
• Familiarity with technologies commonly used to assess immunological endpoints, including ELISA / MSD, western blot / JESS and multi-parameter flow cytometry.
• Strong working knowledge and research experience in type 2 immunology (preferred).
• Experience in imaging such as con-focal microscopy (preferred).
• Education : BS in biological science with minimum of 5 years of research experience in an academic lab or biopharmaceutical setting (preferred) or
• MS in biological science or Immunology with minimum of 3 years of research experience in an academic lab or biopharmaceutical setting (preferred).

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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