Research Associate
Research Associate II
Sanofi
CONTRACT: 1 Year
Cambridge, MA
PR: $25/hour-$30.98/hour
Job Responsibilities
Experience with mammalian cell culture and ELISA assays are essential requirements, as well as experience in an oncology or immunology setting.
- Mammalian cell culture • Culture and manipulate primary human immune cells
- Design and execute ELISA and MSD assays
- In vitro and/or cell-based drug screening assays
- RNA/DNA extraction from cell lines; detection and quality analysis of RNA
- Design and conduct molecular and cellular biology experiments for compound screening or mechanistic pathway analysis using human and mouse cell lines
- Work closely with senior/principal scientist and biology/chemistry group leaders to design, develop, and execute experiment protocols
- Record all data and results in electronic notebook with accuracy and timeliness
- Help maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
- Ensure that all safety guidelines are strictly followed at all times and maintain a clean and orderly work environment
- Summarize data in an organized and presentable fashion
Education & Qualifications
- B.A., B.Sc., or M.Sc. with 2+ years laboratory experience
- Experience in tissue culture of cancer and/or immune cells is required
- Basic laboratory skills in molecular and cell biology is essential and experience working in a drug discovery setting is highly desirable
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment on an interdisciplinary team
- Must have excellent written, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritize assigned work in order to meet regular timelines