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Analytical Development Senior Research Associate

Boston, MA 02210

Posted: 07/25/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 574287 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Pay Rate: $30-$40/hr
Job Description 

 As a Research Associate, you will join the Cell and Genetic Therapy (CGT) department to support the Cell Analytical Development team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform various analytical cell and flow-based assays to support the Analytical development team’s sample testing with a rapid turn-around time.
  • Understand SOPs and author or review reports and protocols as needed.
  • Maintain excellent documentation of experiments and studies.
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance in conjunction with manager.
  • Report on project progress and contribute to analytical development protocols and reports; present data effectively at internal Group or Project Team meetings.
  • Perform basic statistical analysis of experimental data where appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:?
  • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 - 5 years industry experience)
  • In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Preferred Experience:
  • Understanding how to develop and maintain pipelines, automated workflows, and databases is a plus.
  • Experience with sample management and ELN/LIMS systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:?
  • Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and well familiarized with aseptic techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more of the following analytical techniques: cell culture, flow cytometry, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, MSD, NGS.
  • Ability to follow safety regulations and work in GMP like laboratory environment.
  • Excellent communicator with proven ability to build open and collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Be self-motivated, focused, organized, and thorough.
  • Demonstrate independent reasoning and problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to navigate a fast-paced work environment and multi-task effectively.
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word to perform tasks.
  • Proficiency on technical operating systems.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability in technical writing skills.
  • Time management and project management skills.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team.

Working Environment:
  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas?with diverse groups of people?in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.?
  • Able?to work upright and stationary and/or standing?for typical working hours.?
  • Able to work in non-traditional work environments.?
  • Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology?with proficiency.?
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.?

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.