Scientist - II

Scientist - II Job ID: 25-09805

Title: Scientist - II

Duration: 24 Months

Location: Cambridge, MA 02141 United States

Qualifications:

Educational Background:

A Master's or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a closely related field, complemented by relevant practical experience as outlined below.

Core Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of two (2) years of hands-on research experience focused on cell preparation for single cell transcriptomics and multi-omics, including library creation and quality assessment for diverse sample types.
• Proficiency in using automation tools for library creation and sample processing.
• A thorough understanding of the data requirements necessary for single cell transcriptomics.
• A solid background in single cell data analysis is advantageous.
• Direct experience with various single cell profiling technologies (e.g., 10X Genomics 3'/5' and Flex assays, Parse, Scale Bio, etc.).
• Experience in cell culture and cell handling.

Personality:-

• Strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and analytical expertise.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in analyzing single cell transcriptomic data.
• Familiarity with specific biological areas related to immune-mediated or metabolic diseases.
• Experience in designing workflows for single cell assays.
• A strong publication history in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

Note:

• 100% onsite role.
• At least 2 years of experience focusing just on single cell experience.
• We are 100% looking for wet lab expertise on single cell experience, library generation
• Cell handling for single cell
• Library gene.
• NGS library prep
• 10X Genomics is required, Parse, Scale Bio is nice to have
• Bioinformatics is nice to have
• Single cell transcriptomic, no spatial experience is required.

Responsibilities:

This contract position requires exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, along with a proven track record of collaboration in cross-functional teams.

You will be instrumental in supporting innovative single cell omics workflows and applying advanced single cell assays to enhance discovery and validation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare high-quality cell and nuclei samples for single cell assays.
• Design and execute large-scale workflows for single cell assays, focusing on cell preparation and library generation across various platforms using automation (e.g., 10X Genomics 3'/5' and Flex assays, Parse, Scale Bio, etc.).
• Perform library quantification and sequencing of single cell libraries utilizing Illumina platforms (e.g., NovaSeq).
• Collaborate closely with experimental biologists to address biological inquiries, develop workflow strategies, and formulate experimental plans.
• Clearly communicate and document assay procedures and workflows for both computational and experimental teams through comprehensive reports and presentations, facilitating efficient analysis and planning.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in single cell technologies, computational techniques, and relevant biological disciplines.
• Ensure meticulous documentation of workflows and experimental results.
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