Research Scientist I

JOB TITLE: Research Scientist LOCATION: Lexington, MA DURATION: 5+ Months REPORTING EXPECTATIONS: Onsite Top Skills Per Manager post-degree wet lab experience in industry, expertise in cellular and molecular biology is essential (cell culture, cell-based assay, qPCR) Experience with in vivo methodologies strong oral and written communication skills Key Responsibilities Conduct siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, and lead optimization Apply cellular and molecular biology methodologies, e.g., mammalian cell culture; in vitro screening (e.g., transfection); cell-based assays; PCR Support in vivo drug candidate testing (e.g., mouse dosing; sample analysis) Innovate and advance research projects to further optimize the siRNA platform Generate high-quality technical documentation and communicate findings internally and externally Qualifications MS w/2 years experience or PhD w/1 year experience in cell or molecular biology (or a related field) - experience must be post-degree experience preferably in drug discovery and in an industry setting Expertise in cellular and molecular biology is essential (e.g., mammalian cell culture; cell-based assays; qPCR) Experience with RNA-seq, library preparation and immunoprecipitation-based workflow are desired Proficiency in animal handling, dosing, and necropsy is desired Demonstrated ability to execute and interpret experiments rigorously, deliver reliable results and drive projects aggressively towards defined goals A strong team player with a high energy and a passion for contributing to the discovery and development of novel therapeutics Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to contribute effectively to group projects in a team-oriented environment Innovative and creative; takes initiative #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectraforce Technologies