Scientist

We are seeking a laboratory facing Scientist to be part of a team focused on the development of novel gene therapy technologies for the treatment of ocular disease.

location: Waltham, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 70 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Masters

responsibilities:

• Lead research projects to support the identification of therapeutic candidates from discovery into IND enabling studies.
• Execute studies to generate proof of concept data.
• Apply expertise to design, develop scientific activities/projects to identify therapeutic candidates.
• Demonstrate scientific excellence, initiate, design, and execute experiments/studies in support of goals in a time sensitive manner.
• Collaborate extensively with internal teams and be an impactful contributor and member of project teams.

qualifications:
Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree plus minimum 3 years relevant experience in an academic or biopharmaceutical setting OR PhD in molecular or cellular biology, neuroscience, or related discipline with 0-2 years Post Doc experience
• Strong background in molecular biology lab-based skills
• Background/experience in gene therapy preferred
• Experience in preparing high quality documents including technical reports, presentations, and experimental protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, enthusiastic and fast learner who pays close attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and pivot with changing priority of pace and projects.
• 1yr industry experienced (biotech or pharma, can be through co-op, internship, or collaboration)
• Basic familiarity with preclinical therapeutic pipelines
• Ability to work to timeline and contribute to ongoing projects and activities

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skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Gene and Cell Therapy

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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