Job Description

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   Title: Research Associate
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   Location: Lexington, MA
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   Duration: 6 months
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   Shift: Standard Shift
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   Note from the client: "As guidance I&rsquo;d say that the more experienced candidates in the group are more desirable, and the iPSC (stem cell) culture and/or industry experience is a big plus."
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  NOTES: Industry experience doesn&rsquo;t matter; Pharma experience is a plus. Degree can be any, Biology, Biochemistry Degree is a positive. MUST HAVE tissue culture experience (sterile technique); iPSC, ESC or pluripotent stem cell culture experience a plus.
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   MUST HAVES:
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  1) Proficient at Tissue Culture
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  2) Experience in working with Scientists to follow required protocols (Some kind of support)
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  3) Communication/Organization
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  Purpose: To provide technical laboratory research effort in support of multiple projects focused on expedited creation and evaluation of in human vitro models and assays.
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   Essential Functions:
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  Work with scientists to conduct lab-based studies to support project efforts
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  &bull; Perform tissue culture work with human cell lines to develop and optimize workflows for cell model creation and quality control
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  &bull; Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork
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  &bull; Engage in effective communication with colleagues within Novo Nordisk.
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   Physical Requirements: No overnight travel required
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  &bull; Work with human cell lines, recombinant DNA, and common molecular biology reagents in a laboratory environment that may include hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens
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  &bull; Functions may require some morning, evening, or weekend hours outside of standard business hours
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   Qualifications
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  &bull; Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree; relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate. Title is dependent on qualifications.
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  &bull; Tissue culture experience is required&mdash;including strong aseptic technique and BSL2 stewardship, fixation and staining of cells, and troubleshooting
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  &bull; Experience with automated laboratory equipment, complex machinery, and familiarity of high throughput data production principles are a plus
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  &bull; Ability to carry out complex protocols required
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  &bull; Experience in basic molecular biology techniques required
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  &bull; Experience working in a team environment required, industry (CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech) experience is preferred
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  &bull; Fluency in spoken and written English is a prerequisite for the role &bull; Role requires proactive communication skills and cross-cultural understanding to interact within a global organization
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  &bull; Must be comfortable in asking for clarification and offering suggestions
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  &bull; Other desirable skills include: propagation and manipulation of iPSC cultures, in vitro genome engineering, advanced cellular imaging and/or high throughput data collection skills, and ability to interpret interdisciplinary data
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  &bull; Must love to learn, be ambitious, and be determined to contribute to improving patients' well-being.
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