What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at YOH Services LLC?
Category: Life Science
Employment Type: Contract
Reference: BH-359030
Research Associate
Cambridge, MA- ON SITE
12 month W2 contract (with potential to extend or transition to perm)
Pay rate: $43-47/hour - Depending on Education and Experience
Summary:
The successful candidate will work broadly with the research organization to support drug discovery programs, by conducting experimental work in a translational setting, including developing and implementing cutting-edge technology and novel cellular, molecular and biochemical assays in cancer and inform opportunities for new therapeutic interventions.
Some of the Your Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient tissue samples processing and ex vivo model development including patient-derived cell culture, maintenance, propagation and banking.
- Design, optimize, and set up routine and novel cellular assays to characterize drug responses.
- Conduct molecular, biochemical and related assays including qPCR, ELISA, Western blot, immunostaining and basic microscopy.
- Effectively communicate and document experimental procedures, results and data through reports, publications, and internal meetings.
- Design, optimize, execute, analyze and interpret scientific experiments with some supervision.
- Collaborate with other team members in areas of responsibility.
- Ability to conduct cell line and primary cell culture/maintenance/expansion and take other lab duties as needed.
- Specific experience with processing of biological samples for downstream characterization is preferred.
- Experience with designing, optimizing and running high-throughput assays is preferred.
- Proficiency in utilizing software such as Graph Pad, Microsoft office etc. for data analysis and figure generation is required.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain good records of laboratory data.
- A BS with 0-8 years of experience or an M.S. with a minimum of 0-2 years of laboratory experience in cellular biology, oncology and molecular biology; job title will be commensurate with previous experience
- Hands on experience with a wide range of in vitro cellular and biochemical assays such as cell culture, western blotting, immunofluorescence staining is required.
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401K Retirement Saving Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
- Employee Discount Programs
- Referral Bonus Programs
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
Salary : $43 - $0
