Job Title: Research Associate III

Location: Waltham, MA (02451)

Duration: 12 months

This position's starting pay is: $65.00/hr.

Work Schedule

M-F 9 AM - 5 PM EST

HM Notes:

• Free Parking Position is fully onsite, Open to candidates willing to relocate at their own expense.
• An extension is possible for this assignment
• Candidates that have served as a Scientist or Senior Scientist would be considered overqualified.

Must have Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 4 year of Research Associate related experience.

• Expertise with mammalian cell culture including sterile technique, line maintenance, transfections

• Multicolor flow cytometry (FACS) – previous experience performing immunophenotyping using multicolor flow cytometry, FACS, and cellular immunology assays

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree is strongly preferred, and minimum of 2+ years Research Associate related experience.

Those candidates with PHD degrees will be considered.

• Experience with DNA and RNA isolation from cells and mammalian tissues, luminescence-based assays, PCR, ELISA/Western blot is a preferred

Description:

The Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate will join the gene therapy immunology team at Sanofi’s Genomic Medicine Unit to provide bench-facing expertise in support of gene therapy platforms. The successful candidate will:

• Plan, execute and analyze in vitro / ex vivo studies using primary immune cells (from humans, mice and NHPs)

• Perform immunophenotyping using multicolor flow cytometry, FACS, and cellular immunology assays

Design and execute common cell and molecular biology and biochemical assays

• Handle and isolate RNA/DNA/protein from rodent and mammalian tissues

• Independently execute experiments from detailed protocols and analysis of raw data

• Rigorously document experimental efforts, raw and analyzed data

• Clearly communicate results and activities with supervisor and colleagues

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree with 2+ years’ experience (Industry experience & Masters degree strongly preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in molecular or cellular biology or related field with 4+ years lab work experience

2. Significant expertise with mammalian cell culture including sterile technique, line maintenance, transfections

3. Experience with multicolor flow cytometry (FACS)

4. Experience with DNA and RNA isolation from cells and mammalian tissues, luminescence-based assays, PCR, ELISA/Western blot is a preferred

5. An enthusiastic and fast learner who pays close attention to detail

6. A team player who communicates effectively and can work independently to meet timelines

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