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Location:

Boston, MA 02115 (Onsite) Duration: 12 Months Contract Pay Rate: $34.07/Hr on W2

Work Schedule:

1st Shift - 8am – 5pm (Monday – Friday)

This is a hands-on, onsite Molecular Biology Contractor role supporting the molecular biology core within Discovery Biologics at Client Research Laboratories in Boston. The contractor will support high-throughput molecular cloning workflows, including DNA preparation, plasmid cloning, microbial transformation, media preparation, sample labeling/aliquoting, registration, record keeping, and use of automation/liquid-handling equipment. The role is lab-heavy, routine, detail-oriented, and requires strong documentation and sample-tracking skills.

Key

Skills Required:

• Molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques
• Plasmid cloning and DNA preparation
• Microbial transformation and culture handling, including bacteria and yeast
• Media preparation and sterilization
• PCR, restriction digestion, DNA purification, SDS-PAGE, and western blot experience
• Wet lab experience and willingness to perform routine lab-based work
• Sample preparation, labeling, aliquoting, and registration
• Lab automation or liquid-handling equipment experience
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Electronic notebook/database documentation and sample tracking
• DNA analysis software experience such as Geneious Prime or Snap Gene
• Excel proficiency
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills
• BA/BS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline;
  Master's degree is a plus

Job Description:

Qualifications Required

Experience and skills:

• BA/BS in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technologies.
• Fluent in microbial transformation and handling.
• Passion to work in lab.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization, effective communication skills and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

Experience and skills:

• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, restriction enzyme digestion, DNA purification, SDS-PAGE, western blot and microbial transformation (bacteria, yeast). Hands-on experience in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technologies.
• Knowledge of DNA analysis software (e.g., Geneious Prime).
• Lab automation experience.

Contractor – Molecular Biology

We are on a quest for cures and are committed to be the world's premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Our teams combine leading drug discovery capabilities and world-class R&D with the purpose of turning breakthrough science into life-changing medicines. Discovery Biologics, Client Research Laboratories (MRL) in Boston, is seeking a contractor to support molecular biology core.

The successful candidate will employ molecular biology and microbiology techniques to support all aspects of high-throughput molecular cloning including DNA preparation, host transformation, host growth, protein expression, sample labeling, aliquoting, record keeping in our database and electronic notebook and other related tasks.

You will have the opportunity to apply your enthusiasm and technical skills as a member of Discovery Biologics - Boston to support and help drive multidisciplinary biotherapeutic discovery programs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day tasks to support operation of the molecular biology core
• Prepare and sterilize bacterial and yeast growth media and maintain adequate media supply
• Fulfill molecular cloning and DNA prep. requests and deliver purified DNA as requested
• Accurately handle sample preparation, aliquoting, labeling and registration
• Maintain accurate experimental records and perform sample registration
• Operate and maintain…