Scientist - III (Senior)

Company: Experis
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Experis, a ManpowerGroup company has an exciting contract opportunity for one of our key clients, a Fortune 500 American global biopharmaceutical company that is engaged in the discovery, development, and manufacturer of healthcare products. Below are some key highlights of position:Project Details:Job Title:ScientistClient Location:Cambridge MASSACHUSETTSRole:OnsiteContract24 MonthsQualification:Education:

• Candidate with BS/MS with 8+ or PhD in molecular/cellular biology or related biological fields Key Skills:
  • Possess excellent communication skills with ability to clear present scientific data and project updates to a diverse group of scientists.
  • Experience working in collaborative research environments to advance scientific projects.
  • Experience with human stem cell culture, genetic/genomic manipulations (CRISPR), and automation applied to high throughput screening approaches are needed
  • Previous experience working on drug discovery projects
  • Experience in the field of Neuroscience or Immunology. About you! You are detail-oriented, independent, willing to ask questions and have excellent communication skills
  • Automation experience/pharmacology
  • Liquid handling experience - Hamilton, core competencies with cell cultureResponsibilities:
    • Our mission is to validate targets through development and application of improved human model systems to better understand each target's mechanism of action.
    • Our group utilizes genetic (CRISPR) and pharmacological manipulations of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) model systems to validate the role of targets in mechanisms related to pathobiology of human diseases
    • In collaboration with GBx and pharmacology colleagues, the candidate will help develop automation protocols for high-throughput screening to identify neuroimmune drug targets.
    • Formulate and execute automation protocols to enable high throughput assay readouts with iPSC-derived microglial cells in collaboration with experimental scientists within and outside GBx.
    • Work with cross-functional teams including disease area biologists, pharmacologists and chemists to execute high throughput screens and identify neuroimmune drug targets.Apply Now!

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