Atrium ยท 4 days ago
Research Scientist, High Throughput Human Biology (Contract)
US-MA-Boston
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$62/hr - $70/hr
0+ years expAtrium is partnering with Vertex, a global biotechnology company focused on innovative medicines for serious diseases. The Research Scientist will join the High Throughput Human Biology team and assist in developing cell-based assays for small molecule discovery, as well as analyze and present screening results to support drug discovery efforts.
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Responsibilities
Assist discovery project teams with the development of cell-based assays for small molecule discovery
Miniaturize and adapt cell-based assays to automated screening systems
Manage compound printing and documentation
Execute large-scale small molecule screens for hit identification, as well as lower-throughput assays for support of medicinal chemistry and lead optimization
Analyze and present screening results, and recommend courses of action based on datasets and discussions with biologists and chemists
Propose and develop innovative approaches to phenotypic screening and small molecule discovery
Be a key member of the HTHB team and serve as a strong representative on interdisciplinary project teams
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in cellular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or related disciplines and 0-3 years of relevant post-doctoral employment experience, or
Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in cellular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or related disciplines and 3+ years of relevant employment experience, or
Bachelors Degree (or equivalent degree) in cellular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or related disciplines and 6+ years of relevant employment experience
Expertise in high-throughput screening and cell-based assays
Experience with screening data analysis and small molecule drug discovery
Ability to work well in a team and to collaborate across functional groups
Self-motivation, organization, effective communication and presentation skills; adept in solving/troubleshooting complex problems as well as the ability to navigate a fast-paced work environment
A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families, and society
Preferred
Experience with cell-based phenotypic assays, including work with complex cell types such as iPSC derived systems and primary cells
Experience with miniaturized assays (384-well format)
Knowledge and understanding of HTS workflows, data analysis, and data reporting
Familiarity with liquid handling instrumentation (e.g. Bravo, Biomek, Hamilton Star, or similar) and detection instrumentation (e.g. Envision, PheraStar, FLIPR, or similar)
Experience with automation scheduling software, protocol design, or other programming knowledge
A track record of innovation in the field
Company
Atrium
Atrium is a global WBENC-certified Talent Solutions and Extended Workforce Management leader.
201-500 employees
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