Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Senior Research Associate is a member of the Platform Group and will support laboratory research activities towards development of novel technologies enabling next generation genomic medicines. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the technical and equipment needs in a lab as well as significant hands-on experience with standard and cell culturing and in vitro cell biology techniques. They will work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
Performing laboratory assays and tasks including flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, animal sample processing, cell isolation, plate-based reporter assays, cell killing assays, transfection, and protein binding assays.
Developing new assays or optimizing existing ones based on in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques
Analyzing and accurately documenting assay results in an electronic lab notebook or other technical reporting formats
Basic Qualifications:
- M.S. or B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 3-5+ years of relevant experience
- Previous experience with immune cell isolation and flow cytometry characterization is required.
- Strong primary and cell line culture experience, including experience executing protocols, troubleshooting assays, and carrying out literature searches for method evaluation and refinement
- Knowledge of immunology and experience with BLI on octet instruments is a plus
- Prior experience working with lipid nanoparticles is a plus
- Proven ability to work independently and cross-functionally with highly skilled teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and technical environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Motivated, curious, and comfortable working with highly technical projects and personnel
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner
- Comfortable delivering against challenging commitments
Company DescriptionBeacon Hill Life Sciences, a part of BHSG, a specialty division, is a national staffing organization that provides contract, direct (permanent), FSP/outsourcing and consulting to pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech and contract research organizations.
Beacon Hill Life Sciences places contractors in all 50 states by seamlessly coordinating recruiting resources in local and regional markets with Beacon Hill Life Sciences National Recruiting & Delivery, a dedicated national recruiting team that focuses exclusively on national accounts, supporting regional recruiting operations and delivering contractors to all markets in the U.S.
Whether start-ups or the Fortune 500, the public or private sector, Beacon Hill Life Sciences matches world class talent with exceptional opportunities.
Company Description
Beacon Hill Life Sciences, a part of BHSG, a specialty division, is a national staffing organization that provides contract, direct (permanent), FSP/outsourcing and consulting to pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech and contract research organizations.\r\n\r\nBeacon Hill Life Sciences places contractors in all 50 states by seamlessly coordinating recruiting resources in local and regional markets with Beacon Hill Life Sciences National Recruiting & Delivery, a dedicated national recruiting team that focuses exclusively on national accounts, supporting regional recruiting operations and delivering contractors to all markets in the U.S.\r\n\r\nWhether start-ups or the Fortune 500, the public or private sector, Beacon Hill Life Sciences matches world class talent with exceptional opportunities.