Scientist

Description

Scientist II

Onsite – Worcester, MA

6 months.

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• Immunohistochemistry experience acquired at pharmaceutical, CRO or biotechnology company
• Working knowledge of performing IHS and in situ hybridization (ISH) on the Leica Bond Rx.
• BS in Science/Chemistry/related
• Team-oriented

We are seeking an individual who will perform routine single plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry in drug discovery programs.

• The successful candidate will work in a group providing research support in target validation, target distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies.
• Being detailed oriented is critical to this role.
• Specific activities will include immunohistochemistry performed on the Leica Bond Rx platform therefore, familiarity with this technology is important.
• Exposure to multiplex using the Lumiphores COMET platform will be available.
• Additional tasks include using computer-based laboratory tracking system (Sample Manager), Dream Path, interaction with study pathologists and project teams as well as inclusion in a highly dynamic, motivated team of immunohistochemistry scientists and histotechnologists.
• The candidate must be comfortable working independently after a thorough period of training and onboarding as well as the ability to prioritize workload to manage several tasks. If you are willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary research team in an exciting, friendly, fast-paced environment, please consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. in Biology/Chemistry or related field
• Microsoft office skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualification in IHC (QIHC) preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of the Leica Bond Rx IHC platform
• Ability to troubleshoot IHC
• Ideally 3-5 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratory

Other Desirable Attributes:

• Well organized
• Attention to detail
• Adherence to established protocols and laboratory documentation requirements
• Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Delivery of high-quality, timely results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Independent, analytical, innovative thinker
• Proficiency with MS office-Excel, OneNote

Significant Work Activities and Conditions

• Continuous standing for prolonged periods
• (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
• Routine work with chemicals