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Research Associate I (Scientific)

$44 - $45.32 per hour
job summary:



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location: Waltham, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $44.00 - 45.32 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
- Must be able to clearly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) on a daily basis to carry out the work that is listed below.

- High-throughput PCR

- High-throughput cloning

- High-throughput analytics

qualifications:



  • Must Have:

    • Bachelor's degree 3+ years of experience, Master's degree 2 + years of experience Strong verbal communication skills, including presenting results in team/group meetings Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a fast learner
    • **Strongly Preferred: Demonstrated adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) regulations on a daily basis, Strong foundation in molecular biology and microbiology techniques, including: PCR, Restriction digestion.
    • Cloning, Gibson Assembly, Agarose gel electrophoresis, Bacterial transformation
  • Nice to Have :

    • Familiarity with Benchling electronic lab notebook (preferred) Ability to independently design, execute, and interpret experiments Local candidates only
- The ideal candidate must showcase Good Lab Practices and follow HSE rules on a daily basis

- Preferred, fluent with molecular biology and microbiology techniques such as PCR, restriction digestion, cloning, Gibson Assembly, agarose gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation

- Familiar with Benchling electronic notebook is preferred

- Provide oral presentation in group meetings as needed

- Must be able to carry out experiments and interpret data independently

- Strong communication skills

- Must be a fast learner

- Years of Experience: Minimum 2-3 Years of experience depending on level of education

- Bachelor's degree 3+ years of experience

- Master's degree 2 + years of experience

skills: Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)




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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work.




Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).




This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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