Pre-Clinical Research and Development Associate I (tissue samples, molecular assays, cell culture)- Cambridge, MA Cambridge, Massachusetts

Orbis Clinical is seeking a Research and Development Associate I located in Cambridge, MA for 12 months.

Job Title: Research and Development Associate I

Location: Cambridge, MA

Contract: 12 months

Direct responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Supporting tissue enhanced delivery platform development and portfolio programs 
• Processing animal tissues for protein analysis and nucleic acid extraction 
• Performing MSD and PCR-based methods for bioanalytical analyses
• Performing cell-based function assays to characterize biotherapeutics 
• Establishing SOPs and adapt new protocols from literature
• Maintaining electronic laboratory notebook 

Qualifications: 

• 1+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry/post-bachelor’s research  
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (qPCR/ddPCR, Western blot, ELISA, etc.) 
• Ability to independently execute experiments and analyze data
• Strong communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to productively collaborate in cross-functional and matrixed teams

Preferred:

• Previous experience with animal tissue processing 
• Previous experience with ELISA or MSD assays
• Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays 

Education:

• BS biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or similar 

Compensation Details:

• Orbis Clinical is an equal opportunity employer that provides a reasonable range of compensation for our positions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location.
• The Pay Range for this position is $41.53 per hour, can vary depending on employment status.
• Orbis Clinical offers eligible employees health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and a partial employer match on a 401(k). 

EEO and Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Epic Staffing Group 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, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

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