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Scientist I (PO&T)

Cambridge, MA 02142

Posted: 03/06/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 549400 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target Pay Rate: 22-32.54/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Work within client's Gene Therapy Cell Line Technology team and Cell Culture Development team and be engaged in various laboratory aspects. This position grants the individual an opportunity to learn about molecular biology and cell line development techniques and get exposure to early-stage upstream process development.

The candidate will conduct laboratory molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA purification and characterization, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, western blotting analysis, as well as setting up and running bench scale bioreactors (sample, analyze, feed, and assess culture performance), deep wells, shake flasks, and micro-scale AMBR bioreactors. Experience documenting laboratory work via the internal electronical lab notebook system will also be acquired. Candidates must be strong team players and have an ability to collaborate effectively on projects. This position will include cross-functional collaborations with downstream process development and material sciences groups. Additionally, the candidate should be strong at troubleshooting and detail oriented.
  • Self-motivated and team oriented with the ability to work towards independent goals.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficient in working with PC based computer systems and relevant applications including Microsoft Excel. Experience with IDBS Electronic Notebook application is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of and interest in molecular biology, bacterial/mammalian cell culture, and aseptic techniques is a plus.

Education:
  • 0-3 years of life-science, biomedical or engineering related lab experience or courses

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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 The Planet Group, 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 The Planet Group.

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