Job Details
Posted 4 June, 2026
Job Id: 628386
Scientist III
Job Description
Duties:
* Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrates the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively.
* Assists in the design and execution of non-routine experiments in the context of cell based in vitro and biochemical assays; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
* Applies basic scientific principles for study design, data analysis, and interpretation; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols when required
* Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.
* Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provides input for scientific reports.
* Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics. Maintains accurate and up to date electronic lab notebooks.
* Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe and compliant manner, maintaining proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
Skills:
* Experience in aseptic cell culture techniques and molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA are required. Experimental design, execution, and interpretation in these areas will be required.
* Experience with in vitro cellular assay execution and assay development are required
* Experience with non-viral in vitro gene delivery techniques and cell-based imaging experience are preferred
* Proven problem-solving ability with aptitude for agile learning style.
* Ability to contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of non-routine experiments with minimal supervision and assist to the implementation of experimental approaches that contribute to department goals.
* Written and verbal communication skills: concise and accurate reporting of technical data and information
* Proficiency with computers and data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
* Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.
Cell culture experience, in vitro gene delivery techniques and experience in functional cellular assays
* Molecular biology techniques; ELISA, RNA isolation, Gene expression (qPCR) western blot, etc.
Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution with one-plus (1+) years of experience in a related scientific discipline (Computer Science, Genomics, Biostatistics or Bioinformatics preferred) OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with seven-plus (7+) years of experience in a STEM discipline.
Pay Rate Range: $40-51/hr depending on experience
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