associate scientist (CHEMISTRY)

Company: TechTrueUP
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:
--- Assist with development and implementation of histopathology assays including single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays, in situ hybridization (ISH), both colorimetric and immunofluorescent, and use a variety of imaging modalities.
--- Assist with performing image analysis.
--- Participate in collaboration with Pathologists and Scientists and Research Associates on multiple concurrent projects to evaluate and deliver data.
--- Work as part of a cross functional team to provide tissue-based assay development for target qualification, pharmacodynamic and efficacy readouts, and biomarker development.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 2 years scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications
--- Bachelor's degree in cellular biology, molecular biology or related discipline.
--- Two or more year experience in molecular pathology in an industry setting.
--- Hands-on experience in a variety of pathology-based methodologies including IHC, multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence imaging and other advanced microscopy, digital pathology/image analysis, specialized tissue sectioning and histology procedures.
--- Experience in documentation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data generated from tissue-based target expression experiments with a variety of statistical approaches.
--- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment designed to promote frequent interaction and brainstorming.
--- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
--- Excellent communication skills.

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

Chemistry background -- will be completing assays on daily basis
Knowledge of general pathology
LIMS (laboratory information management systems) experience

Day to Day Responsibilities:

--- Assist with development and implementation of histopathology assays including single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays, in situ hybridization (ISH), both colorimetric and immunofluorescent, and use a variety of imaging modalities.
--- Assist with performing image analysis.
--- Participate in collaboration with Pathologists and Scientists and Research Associates on multiple concurrent projects to evaluate and deliver data.
--- Work as part of a cross functional team to provide tissue-based assay development for target qualification, pharmacodynamic and efficacy readouts, and biomarker development.

Employee Value Proposition:

Career growth, opportunity

Possible Extension:

Yes

Red Flags:

See skill sets and description

Interview Process:

WebEx

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $22.54 - $28.57 per hour

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Cambridge, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
* Laboratory experience: 2 years (Required)
* HPLC: 2 years (Required)
* Laboratory information management systems: 2 years (Required)
* PATHOLOGY: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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