Randstad 
Boston, MA 
cell culture lab assistant.
boston , massachusetts
posted august 2, 2022
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$20 - $25 per hour
contract
associate degree
category life, physical, and social science occupations
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job summary:
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This role requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to a valid medical or religious accommodation.
location: Boston, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $20 - 25 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Associate
responsibilities:
This position will support drug discovery with a focus on cell line maintenance, differentiation and characterization. In addition, the successful candidate will initiate and propagate cell lines, bank and sterility test of newly acquired lines and engineered lines, manage inventory and distribute flasks or cryovials.
The candidate will conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with established protocols and in compliance with regulatory and laboratory requirements. He or she will work closely with other scientists across functional teams, providing critical cell culture support for lead identification and lead optimization programs.
Cell culture media preparation, cell banking and testing
Cell differentiation, transfection and characterization
Cell based assay development and operation
Maintenance and operation of the SelectT and CompacT automated system (TAP)
Management of labware inventory
Distribution of cell flasks and frozen cell vials
qualifications:
A.S. degree with 0-3 years of relevant bench work experience
Hands-on experience in the areas of cell culture, including development of the standard operating procedures for the growth, maintenance and manipulation of contamination-free primary cells and commonly used research cell lines is required.
Excellent aseptic technique is a must. Knowledge of cell line differentiation and characterization is a plus.
Experience with 3D culture and organoids is also a plus.
Experience with Flow Cytometry and laboratory robotics is preferred but not essential.
Familiarity with Excel and Outlook is required.
An ideal candidate should be flexible, adaptable and able to communicate effectively and professionally in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment
skills: MS-EXCEL, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Flow Cytometry, Cell Cultures
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].
For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.
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I have completed a clinical laboratory assistant program and have completed a 6-month internship in a hospital laboratory.
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