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Research and Development Associate I

Cambridge, MA 02142

Posted: 09/15/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 579398 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


This is a fully on-site role (lab-based)
Direct responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
  • Utilization of AAV vector characterization assays such as genome titer by ddPCR, genome integrity assay, empty/full particle assay, endotoxin assay, and cell-based assays to support gene therapy programs and technology development
  • Support animal tissue processing and nucleic acid extraction, perform PCR-based bioanalytical methods
  • Establish SOPs and adapt new protocols from literature
  • Maintain electronic laboratory notebook
  • Sample submission and result management

Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry/post-bachelors research
  • Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (qPCR, ddPCR, DNA gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, WB, ELISA, etc.)
  • Ability to independently execute and analyze in vitro molecular biology experiments
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to productively collaborate in cross-functional and matrixed teams

Preferred:
  • Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays
  • Previous experience working with AAV or other gene therapy vectors

Education: BS in scientific field (biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, etc.)

25-32 pay rate range
**salary will be commensurate with experience**

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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.