Cell Biologist jobs in the United States

Job Description

Title: Scientist II - Assay execution /cell culture, passaging and harvesting

Rate: $31.50/HR on W2

Location : 33 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115

Experience

Extensive job related laboratory research experience and medium/high throughput assay execution in academic or industrial setting.

Proficiency in cell culture, passaging and harvesting is required.

Solid data analytical and problem solving skills and proficiency in standard scientific software used for data analysis

Hands-on assay development and troubleshooting skills and proficiency with different high throughput screen formats is a plus.

Education Requirements:

B.S./B.A. degree with a minimum 3 years of experience; or a M.S. degree with a minimum 1 year of experience;

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Responsibilities:

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to develop therapeutics that are effective against intended target(s)/disease(s). Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology, we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

The Cell Pharmacology group in Department of Quantitative Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated Scientist with a background in biology research and drug discovery to join Merck Research Laboratories in Boston. The primary responsibilities will include the design and implementation of various in vitro cellular assays, and execution of high throughput compound and biologics screens in support of internal drug discovery programs. The candidate is expected to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues in Quantitative Biosciences and across other departments.

The specific responsibilities of the candidate include but are not limited to:

Independently design and implement various cellular in vitro assays using a wide range of methodologies.

Execute semi- and fully automated high throughput compound and biologics screens in support of internal drug discovery programs.

Develop and execute experimental strategies to define biomarkers, mechanisms of action and resistance of therapeutic agents of interest.

Properly document and report the experimental findings and provide scientific contribution to research projects/programs in multiple disease areas

Work closely with members within department and across functional teams in support of research projects/programs at different stages.

Company Description

AA2IT is in this business to make you successful. Strategy, Execution and Value. There are too many businesses that have solid, well-thought-out strategies that sit in a drawer somewhere collecting dust. Executing on Strategy effectively and measuring what matters drives the value. We start with your business strategy, align technology strategy, and create a roadmap that gets your business value.

AA2IT is a global firm providing Staffing and IT Solutions. We are headquartered in Texas, delivering successful talent acquisition and technology services. We are fully digital organization with a people centric and a technology driven vision.

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AA2IT is in this business to make you successful. Strategy, Execution and Value. There are too many businesses that have solid, well-thought-out strategies that sit in a drawer somewhere collecting dust. Executing on Strategy effectively and measuring what matters drives the value. We start with your business strategy, align technology strategy, and create a roadmap that gets your business value. AA2IT is a global firm providing Staffing and IT Solutions. We are headquartered in Texas, delivering successful talent acquisition and technology services. We are fully digital organization with a people centric and a technology driven vision. #36309