Scientist - III; Senior

Position: Scientist - III (Senior)
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scientist - III (Senior) for an Onsite position with a Pharmaceutical Company located in Boston, MA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role is for a PhD-level scientist within a wet lab environment, focusing on the development and execution of new cell-based assays. The ideal candidate will utilize automation to increase assay throughput, design and execute experiments, and support the maintenance and characterization of iPSC-derived cell populations using various molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell-based assays, protocols, and analysis methods
• Establish SOPs using automation (BRAVO/Apricot) to increase assay throughput
• Design and execute experiments, interpret data, and communicate results and findings clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders
• Support the maintenance and characterization of iPSC-derived cell populations including immunocytochemistry, plate-based assays (Quanterix, Luminex, MSD), qPCR and other molecular biology techniques
• Collaborate across functional areas

Requirements:

• PhD degree in molecular and cell biology or related disciplines such as immunology or biological engineering with 5+ years of wet lab experience in academia or industry (
  
  Note:
  
  Willing to consider a recent graduate, however, industry experience is preferred)
• Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture using sterile techniques
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis and carefully maintain a notebook record of lab activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of lab reports and presentations
• Strong attention to detail
• Extensive in vitro experience
• Must be able to remain focused and on task without supervision

Pay range: up to $76.97 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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