What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist I position at Planet Pharma?
12 Month Contract (May extend or convert to permanent)
$27/hour W2
Job Description:
The responsibilities of the candidate include but are not limited to:
• Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell-based assays, protocols, and analysis methods.
• Design and execute experiments, interpret data, and communicate results and findings clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders
• Support the characterization of PBMCs and iPSC-derived cell populations using immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, RNA-seq and other molecular biology techniques.
• Collaborate across functional areas
Qualifications:
Education minimum requirement:
• BS degree in molecular and cell biology or related disciplines such as immunology or biological engineering with 1-2 years of wet lab experience in academia or industry.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
• Experience with genomic technologies in human cellular systems including RNAi and CRISPR; In-Vitro experience also preferred.
• Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture using sterile techniques.
• Experience with bulk RNA-seq or single cell sequencing library preparation
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis and carefully maintain a notebook record of lab activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of lab reports and presentations. Strong attention to detail.
• This position requires 90% of time in the lab.
Salary : $27
