Research Associate II

Company: Aditi Consulting
Location: Lexington
Posted on: February 12, 2025

Job Description:

Duration: 6 months

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Location: MUST be onsite at 33 Hayden Ave, Lexington, MA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm



Requirements:

Industry experience is preferred, Pharma experience is a plus. Life sciences degree (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc.) is required. MUST HAVE job-related tissue culture experience (sterile technique); cell engineering (cloning, recombinant DNA, functional genomics) experience a plus, iPSC, ESC or pluripotent stem cell culture experience a plus.



MUST HAVES:

Proficient at Tissue Culture
Experience in working with Scientists to follow required protocols (Some kind of support)
Communication/Organization



Purpose: To provide technical laboratory research effort in support of multiple projects focused on expedited use of human in vitro models in high throughput functional assays.



Essential Functions:

Work with scientists to conduct lab-based studies to support project efforts
Perform tissue culture work with human cell lines to develop and optimize workflows for cell model engineering and in vitro screening
Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork
Engage in effective communication with colleagues within.



Physical Requirements: No overnight travel required

Work with human cell lines, recombinant DNA, and common molecular biology reagents in a laboratory environment that may include hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens
Functions may require some morning, evening, or weekend hours outside of standard business hours



Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree; relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate. Title is dependent on qualifications.
Tissue culture experience is required-including strong aseptic technique, BSL2 stewardship, and troubleshooting
Experience with automated laboratory equipment, complex machinery, and familiarity of high throughput data production principles are a plus
Ability to carry out complex protocols required
Experience in basic molecular biology techniques required
Experience working in a team environment required, industry (CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech) experience is preferred
Fluency in spoken and written English is a prerequisite for the role
Role requires proactive communication skills and cross-cultural understanding to interact within a global organization
Must be comfortable in asking for clarification and offering suggestions
Other desirable skills include: propagation and manipulation of iPSC cultures, in vitro genome engineering, advanced cellular imaging and/or high throughput data collection skills, and ability to interpret interdisciplinary data
Must love to learn, be ambitious, and be determined to contribute to improving patients' well-being.



Pay Transparency:

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $47.00 - $48.00 per hour. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.



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