Katalyst CRO ยท 2 months ago
Biologist II
Cambridge, MA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKatalyst CRO is seeking a highly motivated and passionate scientist to join their team in Immunology Discovery. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance portfolio projects, with a focus on in vitro data generation and various cell-based assays.
AnalyticsBiopharmaData ManagementHuman ResourcesQuality Assurance
Responsibilities
Human colon organoid culture, passaging, and plating for experiments to support the group
Perform cell-based assays using cell lines and mammalian primary cells
Test biologic and small molecules in cell-based assays for functional readouts including cell proliferation, cytokine release, and gene expression
Perform advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques (including but not limited to FACS, ELISA, MSD, HTRF, qPCR)
Responsibilities may include processing animal tissue ex vivo and isolation of immune cells from human and animal tissue or blood
Work independently on the design, execution and interpretation of experimental results to validate hypotheses related to the project need
Maintain close communication with multiple groups to support human colon organoid cell needs
Implement and innovate new experimental protocols/techniques as needed
Analyse, interpret, document and report data consistently, concisely and rigorously, both to individual stakeholders and in group settings
Demonstrate scientific excellence through dedication to multiple projects in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment
Impact projects mostly through lab-based activities
Qualification
Required
The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field with 2+ years of experience in biotech or pharma setting (industry experience)
Experience in in vitro cell culture (sterile techniques, handling challenging cell types) is required
Experience with primary epithelial cells and human colon organoids is required
Experience with immune cells including myeloid cells (monocytes macrophages or dendritic cells) is required
Experience in immunoassays including multi-colour flow cytometry and ELISA (or MSD, HTRF) is required
Experience with gene expression analysis by qPCR is required
Ability to learn new skills and apply them in a fast-paced research environment
Creativity, problem-solving, and attention to details
Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Proven flexibility to deal with changing timelines and shifting work priorities
Preferred
Experience with ex vivo animal tissue processing is a plus
Experience with cell-based assay development is a plus
Company
Katalyst CRO
Katalyst CRO | Advancing Healthcare & Life Sciences with Expert Research & Regulatory Solutions Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences (Katalyst CRO) is a Global Contract Research and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization (CRO) dedicated to driving innovation in research, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide.
51-200 employees
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