Title: Research Associate

Location: Lexington, MA

Duration: 7 months

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

May need to work outside of standard hours sometimes (evenings/weekends)

NOTES: Industry experience doesn’t matter, Pharma experience is a plus. Degree can be any, Biology, Biochemistry Degree is a positive.

MUST HAVE tissue culture experience (sterile technique); Biology classes/exp in labs/use of specialized equipment would count.

MUST HAVES:

1) Proficient at Tissue Culture

2) Experience in working with Scientists to follow required protocols (Some kind of support)

3) Communication/Organization

Purpose: To provide technical laboratory research effort in support of multiple projects focused on expedited creation and evaluation of in human vitro models and assays.

Essential Functions: Work with scientists to conduct lab-based studies to support project efforts

Perform tissue culture work with human cell lines to develop and optimize workflows for cell model creation and quality control

Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork

Engage in effective communication with colleagues within Novo Nordisk.

Work with human cell lines, recombinant DNA, and common molecular biology reagents in a laboratory environment that may include hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens

• Functions may require some morning, evening, or weekend hours outside of standard business hours

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree; relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate. Title is dependent on qualifications.
• Tissue culture experience is required—including strong aseptic technique and BSL2 stewardship, fixation and staining of cells, and troubleshooting
• Experience with automated laboratory equipment, complex machinery, and familiarity of high throughput data production principles are a plus
• Ability to carry out complex protocols required
• Experience in basic molecular biology techniques required
• Experience working in a team environment required, industry (CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech) experience is preferred
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a prerequisite for the role • Role requires proactive communication skills and cross-cultural understanding to interact within a global organization
• Must be comfortable in asking for clarification and offering suggestions

Other desirable skills include: propagation and manipulation of iPSC cultures, in vitro genome engineering, advanced cellular imaging and/or high throughput data collection skills, and ability to interpret interdisciplinary data

• Must love to learn, be ambitious, and be determined to contribute to improving patients' well-being.