Biologist

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 4, 2021

Job Description:

Kelly Services-- has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. We are proud to offer a long-term temporary opportunity to work as a Biologist at a prestigious Fortune 500-- company working in Cambridge, MA. Important information:--This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. To be considered for this position, you must use the "Submit Resume" button to submit your resumes. If you have questions about the position, you may contact the recruiter for this position (Brooke.Schoen@kellyservices.com) however your resume must be received via the "Submit Resume" button included within.Job Title: BiologistPay: $51.59 per hour Roles and Responsibilities:This position will be responsible for developing and performing molecular and cell-based assays to enable oncology drug discovery programs. The candidate will collect and analyze data, and be responsible for effectively communicating assay results to project teams. The candidate should have strong assay development skills and working knowledge of cellular signaling with solid skills in cell culture techniques, including experience handling primary cells and ex vivo samples for assay execution.Duties/Responsibilities:--- Collaborate with colleagues in the larger group to develop high-quality cell-based assays--- Adapt these assays for high-throughput formats--- Execute routine cell-based screening assays to ensure rapid and high-quality data delivery--- Analyze, interpret and effectively report data at team meetings--- Troubleshoot assays to ensure high quality control--- Interface closely with colleagues to ensure assays and screening efforts are aligned to the scientific project goals--- Interface with Informatics and automation colleagues proactively to drive the evolution of screening platforms and ensure adequate maintenance of the cell-based assay infrastructureKey Experiences and qualities:--- Experience with tissue culture--- Demonstrated hands-on experience in developing various functional cell-based signaling assays (eg. Western blotting, Luminex, ELISA, MSD etc.) in recombinant and primary cells--- Expertise in databases, data analysis & analytics and specialized analysis tools is required--- Experience with automated liquid handlers, plate readers, software and robotics preferred--- High content image screening and flow cytometry platforms experience is a plus--- Self-motivated and a proven ability to work in a multifunctional team setting--- Detail-oriented, highly organized with the ability to run multiple interleafed projects--- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills--- Ability and desire to master new skills, methods and technologies that enhance departmental capabilitiesQualifications--- BS or MS degree in biochemistry, pharmacology, cell biology or related field--- 3-5 years relevant research experience in assay development & execution, preferably in cancer drug discoveryWe invite you to bookmark our Web site and encourage you to review it regularly for new opportunities worldwide: www.kellyservices.com.Kelly Services-- is a U.S.-based Fortune 500 company. With our global network of branch locations, we are uniquely positioned to provide our customers with international staffing support and our employees with diverse assignments around the world.Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWhy Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

Keywords: Kelly Services, Cambridge , Biologist, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts