Research Associate II (SH)Apply Now
Location: Lexington, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Contract
Job Description
Contract Length: 6 months, hybrid position
Job Summary: This person will provide technical laboratory research support of projects focused on target validation using human in vitro models in metabolic functional assays such as Seahorse, lipolysis, and glucose uptake.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Job Summary: This person will provide technical laboratory research support of projects focused on target validation using human in vitro models in metabolic functional assays such as Seahorse, lipolysis, and glucose uptake.
Responsibilities:
- Perform tissue culture work with human cell lines to develop and optimize workflows for in vitro target validation using mid-throughput (96-384 well plate) assays
- Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork
- Engage in effective communication with colleagues
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree; relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Tissue culture experience is required—including strong aseptic technique, BSL2 stewardship, and troubleshooting
- Experience with cell-based screening systems and lab automation
- Metabolic disease understanding is a plus
- Experience with human primary cells (adipocyte, skeletal myoblasts) is a plus
Contact
Thomas "TJ" Medlin
Principal Recruiter
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