Scientist - I (Assistant)

Qualifications
Required Experience and skills:
BA/BS in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related discipline. Hands-on experience in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technologies. Fluent in microbial transformation and handling. Passion to work in lab. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Excellent organization, effective communication skills and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience and skills

Familiarity with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, restriction enzyme digestion, DNA purification, SDS-PAGE, western blot and microbial transformation (bacteria, yeast). Hands-on experience in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technologies. Knowledge of DNA analysis software (e.g., Geneious Prime). Lab automation experience. The position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role. Contractor – Molecular Biology
We are on a quest for cures and are committed to be the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company.

Our teams combine leading drug discovery capabilities and world-class R&D with the purpose of turning breakthrough science into life-changing medicines.

Discovery Biologics, *** Research Laboratories (MRL) in Boston, is seeking a contractor to support molecular biology core. The successful candidate will employ molecular biology and microbiology techniques to support all aspects of high-throughput molecular cloning including DNA preparation, host transformation, host growth, protein expression, sample labeling, aliquoting, record keeping in our database and electronic notebook and other related tasks.

You will have the opportunity to apply your enthusiasm and technical skills as a member of Discovery Biologics - Boston to support and help drive multidisciplinary biotherapeutic discovery programs.

Responsibilities
Perform day-to-day tasks to support operation of the molecular biology core
Prepare and sterilize bacterial and yeast growth media and maintain adequate media supply
Fulfill molecular cloning and DNA prep. requests and deliver purified DNA as requested
Accurately handle sample preparation, aliquoting, labeling and registration
Maintain accurate experimental records and perform sample registration
Operate and maintain existing automation and liquid handling equipment to support high throughput cloning
Order and maintain necessary laboratory reagents and supplies