Senior Associate Scientist

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Senior Associate Scientist in Cambridge, MA .

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Associate Scientist:

• Perform cell culture (iPSCs, primary cells, immortalized cell lines) to support the research needs of the group and high-throughput screening of siRNAs using qPCR and a variety of cell-based assays
• Execute day to day operations for RNASeq sample preparation, including: library preparation, QC and sequencing. Maintain sample tracking & records.
• Conduct assays that support in vivo studies (e.g. qPCR, ELISA) for the quantitative analysis of biomarkers or siRNA activity
• Support lab maintenance including equipment operation & maintenance , reagent inventory and reagent preparation
• Troubleshoot technical problems and participate in the continuing development and optimization of existing and new protocols.

What we are looking for in a Senior Associate Scientist:

• A BS in a biological science with at least 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in cell or molecular biology are required
• Experience in cell culture and purification/quantification of nucleic acids/protein, including qPCR
• Experience with NGS workflow is desired
• Experienced with laboratory automation including liquid handling systems such as Perkin Elmer JANUS, Beckman i7 or other systems.
• The candidate should be intensely detail oriented, highly motivated, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, desire to drive innovation, and willingness to learn

Why Choose R&D Partners ?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance - PPO, HMO &
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$72,101 - $90,133 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

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