Biologist

Title: Biologist
Location: Worcester, MA
Pay: $35-40/hr
Contract: 6+ months

Job Summary

A research-driven biopharmaceutical company is known as a powerhouse that aims to develop treatments for difficult-to-cure diseases. This renowned employer has created 32 products, that have highly impacted lives across the globe. If you're looking to stand out in your field and lead the way to innovative therapies, this position is for you!

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments based on bioanalytical protocol and in vivo study design.
• Analyze pre-clinical in vivo samples based on operational schedule.
• Qualify ligand binding assay based on bioanalysis protocol, interpret result, and make decision on assay readiness.
• Data archiving in ELN and LIMS.
• Effectively communicate experimental plan and results orally and in writing. Contribute to technical report writing and day-to-day lab operations.
• Sample management and sample data QC in LIMS.
• Write, and update experimental protocols and procedures.
• Initiate, design, interpret, troubleshoot operational assay independently and efficiently.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in biology, chemistry, or pharmacology, or related field
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry experience
• Experience with ligand binding workflow is required (MSD Experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Attention to detail, experience performing lab testing, independent, and self-motivated
• Ability to properly use common lab tools such as pipettes
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment independently
• Experience with lab automation
• Experience in data driven troubleshooting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to draft technical reports
• Proficiency with computers and data analysis software including Excel and LIMS
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.