Research Associate job in Cambridge, USA

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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Biological Sciences, Immunology, Laboratory Technician

Location: United States

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Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Research Associate with a pharmaceutical company located in Cambridge, MA.

Job Responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision, performs a wide range of assigned research experiments with efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail (e.g. selects methods, troubleshoots routine and some non-routine procedures)
Exercises technical judgement in execution of specialized procedures and interpretation of complex results
Initiates routine and non-routine problem investigation and recommends solutions
Demonstrates technical knowledge of a scientific discipline
Understands specific scientific mechanisms of why a procedure works
Receives high level instructions on routine work; general instructions on new assignments; able to execute on assigned tasks with some supervision
Performing a variety of routine and specialized in vitro or in vivo experimental procedures for the purpose of research in the Immuno-Oncology field. The scientist will work in a highly matrixed and collaborative environment that relies on the close interactions with the entire I/O biology research team.
The candidate will be responsible for performing and analyzing (in vitro immune-based assays) and interpreting well-controlled studies to advance Immuno-Oncology programs.
Explore and introduce new technological tools and/or methodology to further expand the group's immune-related technical capabilities SCOPE.

Skills and Requirements:

BS in a scientific discipline (or equivalent) with 2+ years 'experience, or MS in a scientific discipline.
Hands on experience on flow-cytometry is required
High level of proficiency in complex tissue dissection and isolation of rare tissue resident immune cell population(s), desired.
Execute in vitro and in vivo techniques/procedures typically required for laboratory/study such as, but not limited to, isolation of primary cells from various tissues and perform anti-body staining for FACs-based analysis, qPCR)
Primary (human, rodent and non-human primate) immune cell culture experience and down-stream manipulation such as, but not limited to, immune cell-activation and -suppression as-says and CRISPR-mediated gene editing, required.
Independent design and execution of assays to characterize mechanism of action of compounds and biologics
Present research findings clearly and effectively at internal meetings *Self-motivated, collaborative with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Skilled in analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Nikki Ranieri at 215-531-5288.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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