Scientfic Services Specialist

PerkinElmer • Boston, MA

27d • $72,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will support drug discovery with a focus on execution of medium-high throughput cell-based assays to support immunology, oncology and cardiometabolic projects. The candidate will perform laboratory procedures in accordance with established protocols and regulatory requirements, and will collaborate closely with other scientists across functional teams, providing critical cell-based assay support for lead identification and optimization.

Requirements

• in vitro cellular assays
• Strong record-keeping and troubleshooting skills; familiarity with electronic lab notebooks.
• B.S. degree in life sciences with >= 2 years of full-time work experience, or M.S. degree with 0 -2 years full-time working experience.
• Proficient in cell-based assay techniques (e.g., reporter gene assays, alphaLISA, HTRF, Meso Scale Discovery.
• Familiarity with lab automation including liquid handlers such as Biomek i7, Linx, and Bravo (Agilent).
• An ideal candidate should be flexible to accommodate rapidly changing priorities and deadlines, able to communicate effectively and professionally in a fast paced, multidisciplinary team-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Immunoassays (MSD, ELISA, Luminex).
• Building in vitro cellular assays.

Responsibilities

• Run validated cell-based assays to support pharmacological evaluation of small molecules, peptides and antibodies to support immunology, oncology and cardiometabolic indications.
• Generate quantitative, reproducible data incorporating cellular pharmacology fundamentals.
• Operation of laboratory automated systems
• Maintain timely, accurate laboratory records of activities & comply with good documentation practices.
• Management of laboratory inventories
• Compliance with good documentation practices and maintenance of timely and accurate laboratory records of activities
• Compliance with laboratory safety procedures and guidelines
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees