Associate Researcher

Research Associate III

1 Year

Waltham, MA

Job Description

The Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate will join the gene therapy immunology team at the Genomic Medicine Unit to provide bench-facing expertise in support of gene therapy platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and analyze in vitro / ex vivo studies using primary immune cells (from humans, mice and NHPs)

• Perform immunophenotyping using multicolor flow cytometry, FACS, and cellular immunology assays

Design and execute common cell and molecular biology and biochemical assays

• Handle and isolate RNA/DNA/protein from rodent and mammalian tissues

• Independently execute experiments from detailed protocols and analysis of raw data

• Rigorously document experimental efforts, raw and analyzed data

• Clearly communicate results and activities with supervisor and colleagues

Education & Qualifications

Must have Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with minimum of 4 year of Research Associate related experience.

• Expertise with mammalian cell culture including sterile technique, line maintenance, transfections

• Multicolor flow cytometry (FACS) - previous experience performing immunophenotyping using multicolor flow cytometry, FACS, and cellular immunology assays

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree is strongly preferred, and minimum of 2+ years Research Associate related experience. Those candidates with PHD degrees will be considered.

• Experience with DNA and RNA isolation from cells and mammalian tissues, luminescence-based assays, PCR, ELISA/Western blot is a preferred