Biologist

Job Title: Biologist
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Type: Contract
Compensation: $48.69-$57.27/hr
Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to identify and validate drug targets related to cardiometabolic health.
• Support assay design, optimization, validation, and data analyses for next-generation sequencing applications.
• Design and execute molecular and cell biology experiments, including RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, snRNA-seq, and other -seq library preparations.
• Troubleshoot and analyze complex data to support drug discovery projects within the Cardiometabolic Research team.
• Present research findings and conclusions orally and in written reports to team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

• B.S. and/or M.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) with 3-5 years of laboratory research experience.
  • Molecular biology mastery of nucleic acid extraction and purification, quantification, NGS library preparation/QC, and qPCR.
  • Strong background in NGS technologies and their applications, including quantification, sequencing, and data QC (preferably Illumina). Direct experience with RNA-seq (bulk) and amplicon-seq.
  • Direct experience with single-cell and single-nucleus RNA-seq library preparation is required. Candidates must be familiar with multiple scRNA-seq/snRNA-seq platforms (e.g., 10X Genomics Chromium, Illumina PIP-seq, ScaleBio, or Parse Biosciences).
  Additional Skills/Preferences:
  • Familiarity with CRISPR-based gene editing and high-throughput screening is a plus.
  • Experience with automation is a plus (Mantis, Integra systems, Liquid Handlers, SPTLabtech Firefly, Tecan, etc).
  • Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
  • Experience with documentation in electronic notebook software.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #558-Scientific