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System One Biologist (3-5 years) in New York, New York
Job Title: Biologist (3-5 Years)
Location: New York, NY (East 29th Street)
Shift: 8-5 M-F
Type: Contract 18/months
Pay: $49/hour
Must Haves:
PhD with 3+ years of laboratory research experience in academia/industry
Experience performing basic techniques in molecular biology and cell biology, such as PCR, molecular cloning, and mammalian cell culture
Ability to think critically and creatively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative scientific environment
Preferred
• Prior research experience constructing and working with high complexity DNA libraries
• Experience in gene therapy and/or neuroscience research
• Comfortable with Illumina sequencing and familiar with downstream bioinformatics pipelines
• Experience with high throughput screening strategies and experimental techniques
Responsibilities:
• The Scientist will support the development of novel therapeutic candidates by performing hands-on, bench-level research involving bacterial, mammalian cell culture, and molecular biology experiments, as well as sample processing and analyses from in vivo animal studies.
• The successful candidate will work with the Genome Engineering and Modeling team to generate new DNA constructs for testing, process samples from in vitro / in vivo experiments, assist in data analysis, and manage sample inventory.
• The ideal candidate will be a team player, with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Carry out in vitro studies and support sample processing and analysis from in vivo studies
• Molecular cloning to generate new DNA constructs for testing.
• Perform expression analysis at the mRNA, and protein level.
• Prepare and run libraries for next generation sequencing (NGS).
• Manage sample inventory and a detailed notebook describing experimental methods/results.
• Train new team members in use of equipment, laboratory procedures and protocols as needed.
• Critically assess data generated from diverse experimental approaches in cell and molecular biology.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services 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 full-time 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.