Research Specialist - Cell Biology

PerkinElmer • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing scientific services and working with laboratory instruments in scientific laboratories. Works on-site at clients' locations for a wide variety of low- to high-end laboratory equipment. Provides a level of support, responsiveness, and knowledge to the customized specifications of the clients' users. Runs key experiments to keep labs moving forward, while typically using the clients' lab processes and space to ensure seamless delivery of desired quality and timelines for research projects. May manage scientific services engagements at clients' sites.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of Research Specialist to join the growing Intracellular targeted cancer therapeutics team. A successful candidate will be responsible for performing standardized, protocol-driven lab-based work (i.e.; maintaining mammalian cell lines, protein isolation, stocking reagents and supplies, etc.). Training will be provided throughout the course of the role, with the goal of the individual to grow into an independent contributor in the laboratory. In this position, the candidate will work within a matrix, collaborative, fast-paced, team environment across diverse biotherapeutic portfolio within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical sciences fields with laboratory research experience in an laboratory environment.
• Minimum of 6 months technical expertise in cell culture, general lab instrumentation, cell-based assays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical drug discovery.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality, consistent results in a timely fashion.
• Experience with the any/all of the following: CellTiter Glo, CRISPR, Incucyte, western blot, Jess, Li-Cor, Flow Cytometry Lentivirus
• Meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Design and executes new and established methods and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality laboratory support to the ITCT team
• Support multiple ongoing large-scale cell-based projects that are critical to the success and future of the department.
• Lab work will include mammalian cell culturing, cell proliferation, compound prep, aliquoting, etc
• Generate data with the highest Data Integrity standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and robotics, including liquid sample handling platforms.
• Continue technological improvements to increase productivity and cost-efficiency.
• Data reporting, management, and interactions as appropriate with the teams.
• Develop organization skills, presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Interact with senior staff members as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all R&D data integrity practices, ethics codes, standards and training, and safety training and practice

Benefits

• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
• PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level