Job description
POSITION DETAILS:
- Spectrix Analytical Services, LLC is seeking a highly motivated bench scientist to support the functional assays group at the client’s Cambridge Crossing site.
- You will Help design, implement and execute assays to screen biologics for hit identification and functional characterization leveraging diverse technologies.
- The position is located at our client’s research facility in Cambridge, MA. Flexible non-traditional work hours may eventually be scheduled anytime between 7 am and 6pm.
Responsibilities
· Explore commercial sources or assist with design and execute appropriate cellular assays for mechanistic characterization of candidate biologics including signaling, internalization, cell killing using immortalized and primary cells.
· Develop cell lines for binding and functional screening assays.
· Characterize protein reagents to be used as targets for in vitro selection or assay components by biochemical or cell-based methods.
· Analyze and present data to stakeholders.
· Document experiments meticulously in Electronic Notebook and by uploading to relevant database.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Selected candidates will be required to:
- B.S. or M.S in cell biology/immunology/cancer biology, with 2-4+ years of industry or relevant laboratory experience.
- Hands-on experience in setting up cellular assays with a variety of readouts to dissect mechanism of action and function of potential therapeutics; strong understanding of assay development would be a plus.
- Flow cytometry, Incucyte or imaging experience a must; experience with other cellular assay technologies and instrumentation would be a plus.
- Experience in assay miniaturization for plate-based screening is desirable.
- Experience with analysis and data visualization tools like Graphpad Prism, Spotfire would be a plus.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and technical skills are required, along with demonstrated initiative-taking and innovative thinking including implementation of new experimental approaches and technologies
- Enthusiasm, willingness to learn, strong work ethic, broad scientific interests.
The ideal candidate will also have:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written are required as is commitment to working as a team player within a multifunctional organization.
Spectrix offers flexible schedules, competitive salaries, and a committed work environment to its employees; the company provides automatic benefits of life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance. Optional benefits for full time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance, college loan assistance, and an employer matched retirement savings plan. Spectrix is not a placement agency.
Spectrix is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Spectrix complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Spectrix is participating in the E-Verify program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (phone number: 888-897-7781, and website: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify).applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Cambridge, MA 02141 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cambridge, MA 02141: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Cambridge, MA 02141 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cambridge, MA 02141: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
