Rangam · 1 day ago
Associate Scientist, Assay Development
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $98K/yr
0+ years expRangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as an Associate Scientist, Assay Development with one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. The role involves developing and executing biochemical and cell-based functional assays to support the discovery of innovative treatments that improve patients' lives.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySoftwareStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Satnam Singh
Responsibilities
Develop assays to identify and characterize peptide, antibody and multispecific candidates to support programs across multiple therapeutic areas. Biochemical assay formats may include protein binding, competition and enzymatic cleavage assays. Cell based assays may include binding (FACS and ELISA), competition, cell signaling (NanoBiT, calcium flux, cAMP, phospho-protein HTRF/AlphaLISA, etc) and reporter gene assays using a variety of cell lines
Execute high-throughput screens using automated and semi-automated platforms and analyze results
Collaborate with project teams to establish screening strategies, interpret results, and make decisions to drive programs forward
Write protocols, maintain electronic lab notebook, and regularly review literature to maintain knowledge of scientific trends and new technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related discipline, along with a basic understanding of biologics drug discovery workflows
Demonstrated experience in assay development and troubleshooting with methods such as HTRF, ELISA/DELFIA, FACS, and cell-based functional assays focused on signaling, proliferation, or cytotoxicity
Demonstrated experience with plate-based assay formats and maintaining cell cultures is required
Track record of strong problem solving and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Tecan or Beckman liquid handling platforms is preferred but not required
Experience with high content imaging and multiplex assay formats is preferred
Experience writing scripts to automate data processing or other coding experience is preferred
Benefits
Participation in client's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary
401(k) plan with client's Matching Contributions
Additional client's Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Rangam
Rangam is a global, innovative, Total Talent management firm with the mission of accelerating meaningful employment for everyone! We are a minority-, woman-, and disability-owned firm with over 25 years of experience promoting sustainable and inclusive talent programs within our communities and employers.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nish Parikh
Co-founder & CEO
Hetal Parikh
Co-Founder & President
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