Location: Cambridge,MA, USA
Title: Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Viral Vector Core (contract)
Worker location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: 27th Jan 2025
Department: R&D Cell Therapy Technology and Product
Pay Rate: $44.00 - $45.00/hr
Job Description:
BS with 2+ years of relevant scientific experience.
Prior hands-on experience with viral vectors is strongly required.
Objective / Purpose:
The viral vector core within Client's Cell Therapy Sciences team is seeking a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate.
In this role, you will work with the Client Cell Therapy Sciences discovery units to execute early screening of novel viral vector constructs for cell therapy applications.
Accountabilities:
Produces small-scale, research-grade retroviral vectors for use in preclinical studies with guidance from the vector core and drug discovery teams.
Evaluates viral vector titer, generates data summary reports, and communicates conclusions with research team members individually and in meetings.
Documents experimental designs, methods, and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
Works within the context of the vector core team to coordinate resources and execute incoming vector production requests.
Works collaboratively with other members of the vector core team to inform operational procedures and process improvements.
Technical Skills:
Adherent and suspension mammalian cell culture, plasmid transfection, retroviral vector production and transduction, flow cytometry, data analysis and presentation.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced research team.
Experienced in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Strong planning, communication, and documentation skills are required.
Meticulous attention to detail is a must.