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Scientist II
381 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01605 US
Job Description
Target PR Range: 35-45/hr
*Depending on experience
Job Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated scientist at the Scientist II/Sr Scientist I level to join our Immunology Department. The successful candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, will work to develop in vitro cellular models and related assays relevant to multiple projects in Immunology.
We work at the interface between engineering and biology, and the successful applicant will join a team working on implementation of microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip) and other complex in vitro models for drug discovery programs. The scientist will be focused on developing and implementing complex 2- and 3-dimensional (3D) models, including microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip), in vitro models. The candidate will apply their foundational cell biology knowledge and will bring to the team experience in multi-modal in vitro assays and will generate data to provide information to enable strategic decisions.
Required Qualifications:
· Master's Degree with 5+ years of experience or PhD degree with 0+ years of experience in Cell Biology, Biochemistry or related fields.
· Hands-on experience in primary mammalian cell and tissue culture.
· implementing complex 2- and 3-dimensional (3D) models, including microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip), in vitro models
· Experience in applying biology knowledge to complex in vitro models, such as organoids and microphysiological systems.
· Expertise in relevant cellular/molecule functional assays (plate-based immunoassays, FACs etc.) and cell-based imaging with minimal supervision.
· Hands-on experience with wide-field and confocal microscopy
· Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
· Knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis
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