What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Researcher position at Integration International Inc.?
Job Title: Research Associate Level II
Location: Lexington, MA, 02421
Pay Rate: $42/hr on W2
Duration: 1 Year Contract with the possibility to extend
Job Description
TOP SKILLS PER MGR:
- Post-degree wet lab experience in industry, expertise in cellular and molecular biology is essential (cell culture, cell-based assay, qPCR).
- Experience with in vivo methodologies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, and lead optimization.
- Apply cellular and molecular biology methodologies, e.g., mammalian cell culture; in vitro screening (e.g., transfection); cell-based assays; PCR.
- Support in vivo drug candidate testing (e.g., mouse dosing; sample analysis).
- Innovate and advance research projects to further optimize the siRNA platform.
- Generate high-quality technical documentation and communicate findings internally and externally.
Qualifications:
- MS w/2 years' experience or PhD w/1 year experience in cell or molecular biology (or a related field) - experience must be post-degree experience preferably in drug discovery and in an industry setting.
- Expertise in cellular and molecular biology is essential (e.g., mammalian cell culture; cell-based assays; qPCR).
- Experience with RNA-seq, library preparation and immunoprecipitation-based workflow are desired.
- Proficiency in animal handling, dosing, and necropsy is desired.
Salary : $41 - $42