Scientist - Translational Research

Eurofins - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Eurofins PSS is looking for a scientist to work at our client site with the neuroscience therapeutics group, which is using new modalities to deliver medicines for chronic pain and neurodegenerative disorders. The position is located in Boston, MA. The position will work on a face-paced, interdisciplinary team using innovative RNA, oligonucleotide, gene and genomic based therapeutic agents to help advance testing. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of high throughput analytical methods using quantitative PCR (qPCR), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), ELISA, or other assays to quantify ex-vivo RNA/protein levels in multiple tissue types. Additionally, the scientist will develop, validate, and perform other fit-for-purpose molecular and biochemical biomarker assays to evaluate in vivo efficacy of systemically delivered therapeutic agents. Accurate recording of all practical work is essential, including the completion of electronic lab notebooks to client procedure quality standards. The role also involves providing written and verbal communication of work in lab reports and team meetings, as well as general laboratory assistance, including ordering and receiving lab supplies, preparation of reagents, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of high throughput analytical methods using quantitative PCR (qPCR), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), ELISA, or other assays to quantify ex-vivo RNA/protein levels in multiple tissue types.
• Develop, validate, and perform other fit-for-purpose molecular and biochemical biomarker assays to evaluate in vivo efficacy of systemically delivered therapeutic agents.
• Accurately record all practical work, including completion of electronic lab notebooks to client procedure quality standards.
• Provide written and verbal communication of work in lab reports and team meetings.
• Assist in general laboratory tasks, including ordering and receiving lab supplies, preparation of reagents, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences or a related life sciences subject area.
• 2+ years of laboratory/research experience preferred.
• Broad hands-on experience in molecular and biochemical methods, such as isolation of RNA/DNA, preparation of protein lysates from ex-vivo tissue and/or cell cultures, reverse transcription, PCR, ELISA, and/or Western Blot.
• Familiarity with Microsoft suite programs and analytical software associated with methods.
• Experience with statistical analysis for biological assays and automation using liquid handler is a plus.
• Capable of working independently yet in a collaborative environment.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, multitasking, and a desire to learn new techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree with laboratory/research experience.
• Experience with statistical analysis for biological assays and automation using liquid handler.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays