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Research Associate I/II, Vector Engineering
Cambridge, MA 02139 US
Posted: 03/29/2023
2023-03-29
2023-05-01
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Scientific
Job Number: 3474
Job Description
The candidate will support advancement of innovative AAV-based therapeutics by using a variety of research methods including mammalian cell culture, molecular and biochemical techniques, and cell-based assays.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a dynamic team to generate novel AAV gene therapy viral vectors
- Establish, execute, and analyze cell-based, biochemical and molecular assays
- Prepare, write, and present technical data and reports
- Work as part of a cross-functional team to drive innovation
- B.S. or equivalent degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Virology or related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
- Extensive experience with tissue culture techniques: culturing cell lines, plasmid transfection, virus transduction, etc. Strong preference for prior expertise with primary human cells.
- Experience developing quantitative cell-based assays
- Hands on experience with molecular and biochemical methods: reporter assays, RT-qPCR, PCR, cloning, production and purification of recombinant proteins.
- Experience with design, documentation, and execution of experiments
- Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Must be detail oriented and well-organized
- Must be independently motivated with strong problem-solving abilities
- Must be highly productive in a fluid and fast-paced work environment