Sr. Research Specialist – Respiratory Cell Biology

PerkinElmer • Cambridge, MA

6d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Requirements

• Aseptic Technique
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Cell Proliferation
• Technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret requests.
• MS Office Skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical sciences fields or related scientific discipline and research experience in an laboratory environment OR, Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical sciences fields or related scientific discipline and 2+ years of research experience in an laboratory environment utilizing cell culture, general lab instrumentation, cell-based assays

Nice To Haves

• Experience with any of the following is preferable: Epithelial Cell Culture, Western Blot, isolation, Flow Cytometry (including analysis of data), ELISA or MSD assays
• Familiarity with 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: ELISAs, MSD, protein/RNA isolation, Western blotting, RT-qPCR, gel electrophoresis
• Ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Previous experience in design and execution of new and established methods and protocols
• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer and SME for the Respiratory team
• Grow and maintain primary, mammalian and specialized cell lines (suspension, adherent, 3D organoids) to be used in biological assay work.
• Maintain cell biobank of patient derived cell lines.
• Prepare conditioned media for successful maintenance of cells.
• Working with complex cell culture models (ALI Cultures)
• Cell fixing, staining and imaging
• Ensure aseptic technique is adhered to in the maintenance of cells
• Adherence to Health and Safety procedures for own well-being and quality of product.
• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with customer or by the sharing of best practice with other groups.
• Assist with the preparation of SOPs, Risk Assessments and best practice guides.
• Act as an ambassador for the Technical Laboratory Services Group and promote PerkinElmer’s core values.
• Operate to approved quality standards.
• Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules to support requirements.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager or project team leader.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

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: Senior