Biologist

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Job Title: Biologist

Location: Boston, MA

Work Schedule: Mon- Fri 8am- 5pm

Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.40/hr

Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Requirements

• Bachelors with 3+ years/Masters with 0+ years of laboratory research experience in academia/industry
• Solid understanding of principles of common molecular and cellular biology protocols and techniques
• Experience performing basic techniques in molecular biology and cell biology, such as cell culture, aseptic technique, transient transfection, ddPCR
• Detail oriented, with experience handling high-value biological samples
• Prior research experience with protein expression systems
• Experience in HEK293 and/or Sf9 cell culture systems
• Viral vector gene therapy experience, preferably AAV

Responsibilities

The Biologist will support the Process Development of novel therapeutic candidates by performing hands-on, bench-level research as well as buffer preparation, sample processing, aliquoting, and analyses. The candidate will work on setting up lab platform systems ranging from inventory of various critical samples to equipment maintenance. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with the Analytical Development team by being the liaison for sample submissions. The ideal candidate will be a team player, with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Execute on AAV batch production to support nonclinical research needs

• Passage and split cells regularly for use in various lab studies.
• Perform PCR on samples generated by the Process Development team.
• Prepare aliquots for study samples and manage the -80C/LN2 freezer inventory.
• Keep detailed notebooks in ELN and reports describing experimental methods/results.
• Manage the maintenance of equipment and instruments.
• Critically assess data generated from diverse experimental approaches in cell and molecular biology

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Ref: #558-Scientific

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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