Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a contract Scientist for our Pharmaceutical partner in Framingham, MA
The anticipated wage for this position is between $56 and $57.60. Hourly wage may depend upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria
Scientist I, One-Year Contract
**Open to candidates willing to relocate at own expense**
Free Parking
Possibility of extension. Fully onsite Position Slight flexibility in start time/ schedule Top 3 Required skills (PHD degree) • Minimum 0-3 years of experience • Cell Culture Tissue Culture Exp/ Mammalian cell culturing – sterile technique, cell counting, passaging, cryopreservation, etc. • Ability to work in a team environment and follow established protocols where available Nice to Have Skills: • Runway, mammalian expression lab experience • Soft skills, good communication, Notebooks
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in mammalian cell culture to support research and innovation within our Cell Line Development expression platform. The research focus will center on improving components, methodologies, and platforms used in generating recombinant CHO cell lines expressing complex biologics.
Position Overview/Key Responsibilities
• Candidates highly experienced in cellular and/or molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in CHO cell biology is highly desired.
• Assist in generation of engineered mammalian cell lines (transfection pools, clones) expressing candidate biotherapeutics.
• Assist in several studies simultaneously to optimize cell line generation processes.
• Perform mammalian cell culture techniques: sterile technique, cell counting, passaging, cryopreservation, etc.
• Perform basic molecular biology techniques: DNA plasmid preparation, PCR, restriction enzyme digestion, etc.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and superb organizational skills, having a proven ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and communicate transversally.
• Flexibility, adjusting to a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment and willingness to expand and broaden one’s skillset.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and data sets to effectively communicate results, progress and plans.
Basic Qualifications:
• Ph.D, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology or equivalent.
Minimum: 0-3 years relevant experience, would consider some academic experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in suspension culture of CHO cell lines in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting.
• Experience and knowledge of molecular techniques including gene editing, copy number analysis, Gibson assembly etc.
Pay Details: $56.00 to $57.60 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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