Senior Scientist – Cell Culture / Stem Cell

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Boston, MA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Relocation assistance is not provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

Schedule

• Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST
• Ability and willingness to work rotating weekend shifts according to business needs

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards
• Laboratory setting
• Able to communicate with diverse groups of people
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

Responsibilities

• Culture recombinant, primary human progenitors, stem cells and/or 2D/3D organoids
• Demonstrate high proficiency in Cell Culture and Aseptic Technique
• Complete experiments in a reliable, consistent manner with a high level of attention to detail
• Perform initial analysis of experimental data and interpret immediate experimental outcomes
• Record experiments and results in laboratory notebooks (including all electronic systems) in accordance with lab procedures
• Recognize problems and suggest experiments to troubleshoot issues
• Execute on new ideas to improve workflows, consistency, and efficiency of the cell culture processes
• Clearly and effectively communicate (both written and verbal) results
• Leverage technical experience to help prioritize studies based on project impact
• Perform basic statistical analysis of experimental data, where appropriate
• Conduct experimental troubleshooting on routine problems
• Assist with publication and patent submission processes
• Survey relevant scientific literature to maintain awareness of issues and trends within the field
• Present studies effectively at internal Group/Department or Project Team research meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, or similar
• Sr. Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years)
• OR Masters degree and previous experience (comparable to 2+ years)
• OR PhD
• In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient

Skills

• Proven technical proficiency and demonstrated skill in conducting and interpreting experiments, including the development of human stem cell models and assays to evaluate targets and lead molecules for diseases
• Cell Culture and Aseptic Technique is a MUST HAVE
• Experience with advanced cell culture techniques to culture human cells
• Technical knowledge to design and execute follow-up experiments
• Demonstrated understanding of analysis and interpretation of experimental data with proficient problem-solving and protocol refinement
• Adaptive to a timeline-driven work environment
• Multitasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Great interpersonal/teamwork skills and positive attitude
• Often deployed to investigations with more significant consequences and need for reliability
• Effective communicator (written and verbal), especially within technical areas

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Pay

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $95,000.00–$100,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.