What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist (Cell Culture/Liquid-Handling Automation/Beckman/HTS/ELISA/FACS/LIMS) position at Systems Ally?
Job Description (Required):
- Seeking a highly motivated scientist with experience in liquid-handling automation to establish binding and functional assays to support hit-to-lead discovery of large molecule therapeutics.
- The candidate will play a critical role in the design and execution of biochemical and of cell-based functional assays and high-throughput screening to support the biologics portfolio.
- The candidate will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments using a variety of detection technologies that may include HTRF, ELISA/DELFIA, FACS, and cell-based functional assays focused on signaling, proliferation, or cytotoxicity.
- In addition, the candidate will analyze data, present results at internal meetings, and closely collaborate with project team members to develop strategies and identify lead molecules.
- We are looking for a creative, solution-oriented individual who enjoys the opportunity to explore new methods.
Required Skills:
- Assay Design/Validation and Data QC
- Excellent cell culture experience, ability to maintain multiple lines in parallel
- High Throughput Screening including use of automation including Beckman I series.
- Experience with assay technologies including ELISA, FACS, cell-based reporter assays, AlphaLISA and cytotoxicity.
- Familiar with analysis programs such as GeneData Screener and GraphPad Prism, and LIMS programs such as GeneData Biologics.
What is the minimum education experience required?:
- Bachelor’s 5yrs or Master’s 3yrs of experience
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $47.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- cell culture: 5 years (Preferred)
- High Throughput Screening: 5 years (Preferred)
- liquid-handling automation (Beckman): 5 years (Preferred)
- assay technologies (ELISA, FACS, cell-based reporter assays): 5 years (Preferred)
- Laboratory information management systems: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Cambridge, MA 02139 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $47
