Planet Pharma · 14 hours ago
Scientist II
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$37/hr - $47/hr
2+ years expPlanet Pharma is seeking a highly motivated Scientist II to join their early discovery team in Cambridge, MA. This role involves supporting target identification and validation efforts through various profiling methods and functional experiments in collaboration with different teams within immunology discovery.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Execute RNAseq library preparations and QC generated libraries using Tapestation/Qubit instruments
Prepare libraries for sequencing and operate Illumina sequencers understanding output and troubleshooting where necessary
Perform multiplexed secreted factor measurements using Luminex
Perform functional experiments with primary human immune cells including stimulation and cell culture
Accurately document project and sample information, protocols, and experimental details through the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
Conduct experiments, troubleshoot, and optimize protocols independently and in collaboration with colleagues to deliver high-quality data in a timely fashion
Interpret findings and communicate effectively to present scientific data, concepts, and recommendations to various internal audiences
Interface with computational biologists and data scientists to generate and interpret RNAseq datasets
Work in matrixed environment and support activities for different groups across the organization, which may include alignment meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience
Strong background in basic molecular biology and/or genomics with proficiency in molecular biology lab techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction and nucleic acid QC
Familiarity with primary human cell handling and culture
Experience with RNAseq library preparation workflows
Experience with ligand-based assays like ELISAs
Experience with routine lab techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, nucleic acid QC, and PBMC isolation and handling
Preferred
Experience running end-to-end bulk RNAseq libraries and sequencing
Experience with complex cell cultures and stimulations is preferred
Familiarity with 10X Genomics platforms, particularly scRNAseq and/or scATACseq, is preferred
Background in R is a plus but not required
Background in immunology is a plus but not required
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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