Scientist

SCIENTIST BOSTON, MA Required Skills:

• BS degree in molecular and cell biology or related disciplines such as immunology or biological engineering with 1-2+ years of wet lab experience in academia or industry.
• Experience with genomic technologies in human cellular systems including RNAi and CRISPR.
• Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture using sterile techniques.
• Experience with bulk RNA-seq or single cell sequencing library preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis and carefully maintain a notebook record of lab activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of lab reports and presentations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• This position requires 90% of time in the lab.

Project Description:

• Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell-based assays, protocols, and analysis methods.
• Design and execute experiments, interpret data, and communicate results and findings clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders.
• Support the characterization of PBMCs and iPSC-derived cell populations using immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, RNA-seq and other molecular biology techniques.
• Collaborate across functional areas .

This 12+ month position starts ASAP. Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Jim: ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #22-00954 W2 ONLY MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE