Biologist II

Biologist II
$37 - $40/hr medical benefits available at a cost
6 month initial contract with possibility of extensions
Onsite lab based role in Cambridge, MA
Standard first shift hours

Orion Project Services and our largest US client have teamed up for an exciting new contract opportunity for Biologists in Cambridge, MA! Our client is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Biologist to join their team in Immunology Discovery department. Candidates with working knowledge of primary cell cultures are highly desired.

Don’t pass on the amazing opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!

Job description:
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and passionate Biologist to join our team in Immunology Discovery department. The candidate will focus on generating biology data package to help advance target identification and validation within GI immunology.

The position offers a unique opportunity for a talented scientist to work in a dynamic, innovative, and multi-disciplinary environment to develop their career at the interface of basic research and early drug discovery. The focus on developing and optimizing cellular/molecular assays to generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop cell-based functional assays using cell lines and mammalian tissue primary cells
• For functional assays, measure 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 from relevant human and mouse tissues
• Work with non-immune cells and develop relevant assays to evaluate interactions with immune cells that are relevant to the project
• 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
• Analyze, 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

Qualifications and requirements:

• The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Biological Science or related field with 3-5 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 immune cells including T cells and myeloid cells (monocytes or dendritic cells) is required.
• Experience in immunoassays including multi-color flow cytometry and ELISA (or MSD, HTRF) is required.
• Experience with non-immune cells including fibroblasts and epithelial cells is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of DNA/RNA handling and other molecular biology techniques like PCR and qPCR is a plus.
• 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.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.