Biologist

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester
Apr 17, 2025
Job Title: Biologist Location: Cambridge, MA Duration: 12 months Job Description: - Impeccable lab practices, including aseptic cell line/primary cell maintenance and stimulation. Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail. - Demonstrated ability to optimize cell culture conditions, phenotypical assays, Western Blot, migration/contraction assays (fibroblasts), viability assays, qPCR, ELISA/multiplex protein assays, and flow cytometry. - Experience with human cell types relevant to tissue homeostasis such as fibroblast, epithelial cells, and macrophages. - Familiar with complex in vitro models such as co-culture, tissue explants, Transwells, organoids, 3D/microfluidic/chip systems a plus. - Ability to analyze, plot, interpret, and present data in team meetings. -Aptitude to communicate in a virtual environment and a hybrid office/virtual setting - Proficient at maintaining accurate and well-organized records and laboratory electronic notebooks. Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: 5 + years hands-on academia/industry experience BS/MS degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering/Biomedical engineering, or Medical/Pharmaceutical sciences. What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have? - Primary cell culture and stimulation - Molecular biology techniques (e.g. ELISA, qPCR, RNAseq, Western Blot, flow cytometry) - Pharmacological treatment with small/large molecules and siRNAs - Data analysis including statistics