Scientist I (R&D)

Scientist I (R&D)
Location: Onsite at 140 6th St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Pay Rate: $35-$42/hour, based on experience
1 year contract with potential for extension and/or permanent placement
Weekly pay and healthcare benefits offered

Job Summary & Responsibilities 
The Physical Biochemistry group requests a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Associate Scientist to join the group for operational efficiencies. The selected candidate will contribute to a fast-paced, innovative research environment focused on addressing unmet medical needs across immunology, rare disease, and neuroscience therapeutic areas. This position provides opportunities to collaborate within the Therapeutics modalities department.

• The candidate is expected to execute multi-step processes independently and proactively and communicate progress effectively in oral and written communications. 
• Enable efficient reagent and study organization, documentation, and data reporting, as well as monitoring how protein reagents are stored and distributed across the department.
• Perform crystallization workflows or straight forward biophysical analysis workflows
• Enable crystal storage and shipping
• Demonstrate diligence in equipment maintenance, inventory tracking, and proactive ordering of laboratory supplies, and provide support for day-to-day laboratory management activities. Contribute to effective general laboratory organization and best practices for lab safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry or related field, with 1–2 years of relevant experience in an industrial and/or academic laboratory setting.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong collaborative skills and excellent communication skills.
• Innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to manage multiple activities in parallel are highly valued.

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