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Scientist II

Worcester, MA 01605

Posted: 03/11/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 618111 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

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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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.