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Senior Associate Scientist
Position Type: 6 month contract with opportunity to extend
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Pay Rate: Up to $42.50/hour or about $86,400 a year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location:
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Associate Scientist – Advanced In Vitro Models to support research and therapeutic discovery through the development and characterization of human cell-based disease models.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on mammalian cell culture experience, molecular biology skills, and excellent experimental troubleshooting abilities. Experience with human iPSC culture, differentiation, and advanced in vitro models is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform mammalian cell culture, including cell maintenance, expansion, passaging, and differentiation.
- Support the development and optimization of human iPSC-derived cell models, 3D cultures, and co-culture systems.
- Conduct molecular and cellular assays, including qPCR, RNA and protein analysis, imaging, and functional assays.
- Design and execute experiments, analyze results, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and organize experimental data using Excel and electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional research teams and present experimental findings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field with 4–6 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 2–4 years of experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture.
- Solid background in molecular biology and laboratory research techniques.
- Strong experimental troubleshooting, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data organization and graph creation.
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with human iPSC culture and differentiation.
- Experience with advanced in vitro models, 3D cell cultures, organoids, or co-culture systems.
- Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and advanced imaging techniques.
- Experience using Benchling or similar electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Previous experience supporting drug discovery or disease modeling research.
Salary : $86,400