Job Description
Job Title: Biologist (3-5 years)
Location: Boston, MA 02210
Duration: 6-month term to begin with, and then extend for another 12-month
Qualifications:
Required:
1. MSc with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years of relevant experience in a scientific discipline such as molecular/cell biology, genetics, virology, or related field (same as "Education" section below)
2. Proficiency in cell culture and molecular biology techniques (transfection, molecular cloning)
Preferred: Knowledge or preferably experience in AAV and/or baculovirus
Responsibilities:
Drive the viral vector process to deliver internal productions of recombinant AAVs and baculoviruses
Design and execute molecular/cellular experiments, including PCR techniques and cell culture, to support bioprocess sample testing to guide the process optimization
Manage experimental workflows and vector inventory through electronic lab notebook documentation of experimental data, protocols, and reports
Assist in the group efforts on vector expression system upgrade, cell line development and characterization, and AAV capsids
Comments/Special Instructions
The Start and End dates are flexible. I would like a 6-month term to begin with, and then extend for another 12-month if the contractor worker is capable for the work and fits in the team.