Must Have Experience:

• 2 years of experience in (internships can qualify as experience): Flow cytometry Cell Culture Immune Cell Isolation

Summary:

• Cell Therapy is developing novel cancer therapeutics that directly reprogram the immune system.
• Using proprietary technology, mRNA or DNA is delivered directly to immune cells to retarget or alter their behavior.
• The Molecular Biology/Immunology candidate will work hands-on in the lab testing , isolating primary immune cells and applying FACS and ELISA based read outs.
• Isolate mouse organs and process for flow analysis.
• The ability to learn quickly, work on multiple assignments, and effectively document scientific data are key components of the role.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute in vitro assays, such as isolate primary immune cells and perform transfection and cytox assay (CAR-T based cytox assay)
• Manage cell lines in culture, including routine passaging of cells and maintenance of research cell banks
• Isolate primary immune cells from Whole blood or leuckopaks.
• Process mice organs to process for flow cytometry
• Proficient at multi-color flow cytometry
• Communicate results to team members and participate in meetings
• Execute and carefully document experiments using an electronic laboratory notebook system
• Write and follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain laboratory equipment as needed
• Perform duties according to applicable safety procedures
• Perform additional tasks to support research and development as the scope of the job changes as necessitated by the growth of the company

Skills:

• Strong technical/analytical skills to identify and solve problems
• Proven ability to work with a high level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills to maintain a high level of productivity to complete assignments on-time
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effectively interfacing with all members of the company
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and results-oriented
• Entrepreneurial, enjoys working in a fast-paced, small-company environment

Job Requirements:

• BS/MS/Ph.D. in biology, immunology, bioengineering, or biochemistry related
• Ability to work hands-on with various chemicals and laboratory equipment

Nice to Have:

• Previous Pharmaceutical Industry Experience

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $45.00 - $57.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, MA 02141: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in Flow cytometry Cell Culture Immune Cell Isolation?

Work Location: One location