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Biologist II

Worcester, MA 01605

Posted: 03/13/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 618263 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 28-38/hr
*Depending on experience

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented scientist with a background in cell and molecular biology to join the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine organization to support Life Sciences on aging and age-related diseases.

Responsibilities
· Execute hands-on scientific research involving screening of recombinant tool and therapeutic proteins, including antigens, antibodies and other biologics molecules.
· Culture and maintain mammalian cell lines (adherent and suspension) as required to support biological and functional assays.
· Generate cell lines for screening of therapeutic and tool molecules.
· Perform biological and biochemical assays (such as Flow Cytometry, ELISA, PCR and WES) to characterize cell lines and biologic molecules.
· Keep accurate electronic records of experiments and activities, timely summarize and graph experimental data, and present findings internally as needed.
· Work closely with scientists in the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine organization and relevant project teams wherever appropriate.
· The position requires creativity, adaptability, critical thinking, and focus on pursuit of project team goals.

Qualifications
· BS or MS in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or other relevant biological sciences with 3-5 years of relevant academic or industry experience.
· Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and assays such as ELISA, WES (or traditional Western blot), PCR and basic Flow Cytometry.
· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.
· Ability to work independently on assigned research tasks, anticipate problems and propose potential solutions.
· Ability to work in a demanding and intellectually challenging environment, and teamwork across multiple scientific disciplines and functions.
· Knowledge of aging biology, age-related diseases, cancer biology, and/or biologics is a plus.

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 is an equal opportunity employer. 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.