Scientist III - primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays

Scientist III - primary cell culture and in vitro cell based assays

Onsite in Waukegan, IL

1 yr initial contract

Hourly Pay Rate: $51-55/hr (individual medical benefits available at a cost)

Orion Group has partnered once more with our premiere pharmaceutical client in North Chicago, IL as they have an opening for a Scientist III. If you’re an experienced Scientist with strong cell culture skills and passionate about drug discovery, read on!

This position will play a key role in the development of complex in vitro models to support late-stage internal programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with primary cell culture and complex in vitro models and a potential of applying these models to advance drug discovery programs. The applicant should be a creative, research driven scientist interested in combining a knowledge of autoimmune disease with complex in vitro models to advance drug discovery.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of complex in vitro models that mimic the pathophysiology of immune mediated diseases with a focus on Skin autoimmunity
• Identify, internalize, develop, and optimize new methods and technologies to deliver in vitro models of Skin autoimmune diseases using commercial and custom Skin on a chip microphysiological systems
• Utilize complex in vitro models to drive the advancement of novel therapeutics and combinations
• Identify and solve technical problems independently, conceive and implement novel experimental approaches
• Generate data in a timely manner and effectively communicate results internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents
• Effectively and accurately record experimental results
• A strong team player in a cross functional collaborative environment thriving for world class excellence and maintains strong working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 6+ years of experience, or PhD and typically 0 years of experience.
• Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required.
• Experience specifically with primary keratinocytes, organoids, dermal fibroblasts and human immune cells is preferred
• Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred
• Experience with disease modeling using primary cells and microphysiological systems a plus
• Experience with imaging technologies
• Project management experience preferred
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
• Established history of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and specifically illustrate strong oral and written technical communications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 6+ years of experience, or PhD and typically 0 years of experience.

2. Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required.

3. Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred

4. Experience with imaging technologies

5. Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required

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.