Katalyst CRO · 1 month ago
Biologist II
Cambridge, MA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKatalyst CRO is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join their Immunology Discovery department in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on generating biology data packages to support target identification and validation in GI immunology, while developing and optimizing assays in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute cell-based functional assays using cell lines and mammalian tissue primary cells, for key readouts including cell activation, differentiation and effector molecule secretion
Perform advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques (including but not limited to FACS, ELISA, MSD, HTRF)
Isolate and culture immune cells (T cells, myeloid cells) from human and mouse tissues
Work independently on the design, execution and interpretation of experimental results to validate hypotheses related to the project need
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 master's degree in Biological Science or related field with 2-3 years of experience in biotech or pharma set up
Experience in in vitro cell culture (sterile techniques, handling challenging cell types) and cell-based assays development is required
Experience with human PBMC functional assays and/or immune cells (T cells and myeloid cells) is required
Experience in immunoassays including multi-colour flow cytometry and ELISA (or MSD, HTRF) 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 mouse tissue processing for immune profiling (not direct mouse handling) is a plus but not required
Knowledge of DNA/RNA handling and other molecular biology techniques like PCR and qPCR is a plus but not required
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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