Research Associate

Research Associate

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Research Associate for an opportunity in Cambridge, MA .

Job Title: Research Associate-Scientific

Job Location: 250 Water Street - Somerville, Massachusetts 02141

Duration: 6+ Months

Pay Range: $30 - $31/Hr. on W2

Job Description:

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring a Scientific Research Associate, on a contract basis.

Summary:

This position will be part of the Translational Development Team in Cambridge MA. The team deploys the high dimensional profiling tools such as spatial protein/RNA characterization to fill translational knowledge gaps relevant to our development pipelines. This role will support our team to answer key translational questions for our programs.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics, math, computer sciences, or related fields.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory.
• Prior experience with spatial technologies or pathology/histology/IHC is preferred but not required.
• Quick learner/opening to learning

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ideal candidates will be quick learners and comfortable with new technologies and have excellent hands-on and organizational skills, with attention to detail and quality.
• Skills for effective and timely communication with colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Key responsibilities include operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of latest generation Phenocycler Fusion and Visium; preparation of samples and reagents; and assistance in assay development and optimization.
• Operate and maintain the instruments.
• Prepare and manage reagents. Perform reagent validation. Prepare slides for analysis.
• Maintain an accurate record of samples, reagents. Maintain and organize the inventory.
• Perform routine data transferring.
• Assist in the development of new reagents.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 237674 when responding to this ad.

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