Assistant Scientist

Job Title: Scientist - I (Assistant)

Location: Boston, MA 02115

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Pay Rate: $23 - $27.77/Hr on W2

ID: 36315

Qualifications:

Required Experience and skills:

• BA/BS/MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related discipline with 0-3 years of relevant experience within lab.

• Hands-on experience in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technologies.

• Fluent in microbial transformation and handling.

Preferred Experience and skills:

• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, restriction enzyme digestion, DNA purification, SDS-PAGE, western blot and microbial transformation (bacteria, yeast).

• Hands-on experience in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technologies.

• Knowledge of DNA analysis software (e.g., Geneious Prime)

• Lab automation experience

Note:

• PHD-Overqualified

• The position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role. Onsite role.

Key skills:

• DNA prep techniques

• DNA extraction techniques (basic)

• DNA purification techniques

Typical day:

• Routine work

• They will work in lab

• Assigned tasks for molecular cloning

• ELN maintaining

• 80% lab, 20% sample registration and maintaining lab notebook

• Work under supervision

Responsibilities:

Contractor – Molecular Biology

We are on a quest for cures and are committed to be the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Our teams combine leading drug discovery capabilities and world-class R&D with the purpose of turning breakthrough science into life-changing medicines.

The successful candidate will employ molecular biology and microbiology techniques to support all aspects of high-throughput molecular cloning including, DNA preparation, host transformation, host growth, protein expression, sample labeling, aliquoting, record keeping in our database and electronic notebook and other related tasks. You will have the opportunity to apply your enthusiasm and technical skills as a member of Discovery Biologics - Boston to support and help drive multidisciplinary biotherapeutic discovery programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day tasks to support operation of the molecular biology core.

• Prepare and sterilize bacterial and yeast growth media and maintain adequate media supply.

• Fulfill molecular cloning requests and deliver purified DNA as requested.

• Accurately handle sample preparation, aliquoting, labeling and registration.

• Maintain accurate experimental records and perform sample registration.

• Operate and maintain existing automation and liquid handling equipment to support high throughput cloning.

• Order necessary laboratory reagents and supplies.

Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law