Synectics Inc. · 8 hours ago
Scientist, Immunology Discovery
Cambridge, MA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSynectics Inc. is seeking a scientist to join their Systems Immunology Lab within the Inflammation & Immunology Research Unit. The role involves generating single-cell data and custom lentiviral libraries while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support various projects.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for generating massive single-cell perturbational data using functional genomics and single cell transcriptomics technologies in collaboration with a small team
Generate custom lentiviral libraries and maintain extensive cell cultures
Generate edited pools of cells via lentiviral transduction and arrayed electroporation
Develop, modify, and customize such procedures as needed to succeed in specific cell lines and types, and at large scale
Generate single-cell data via several commercial workflows, including from 10x Genomics
Reports to a lead scientist in Systems Immunology Lab
Collaborates with and supports several multi-disciplinary experimental teams on a per-project basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters + 3 years of experience in Biology, Immunology, or a related field
3+ years of hands-on experience with standard cell culture techniques including primary immune cells handling and isolation, maintenance of cell lines and in vitro stimulation of primary immune cells
Experience with standard molecular biology techniques including lentivirus infection, qPCR, western blot, and flow cytometry
Typical bench work, including sitting, pipetting, lifting 10lb items
Preferred
direct experience in pooled cell screening of immune cells using CRISPRi, CRISPRa, and other methods of in vitro gene editing
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Company
Synectics Inc.
Synectics Inc. is a premier national staffing firm founded in 1984, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
201-500 employees
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Melissa Lounds
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