Research Analyst (Onsite) at The Fountain Group
Cambridge, MA
About the Job
Currently I have an opening for a Research Analyst located in Cambridge, MA (Onsite).
Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
- Serve in an exciting role as a laboratory research associate that directly supports our cutting-edge drug discovery programs across our immune-oncology pipeline.
- Process, embed, and perform microtomy on a variety of tissues, both animal and human.
- Prepare rodent and cell line specimens for routine histology and immunohistochemistry assays. Formalin tissue processing via automated tissue processor. Paraffin embedding tissue with proper orientation.
- Sectioning FFPE tissue blocks (both animal and human tissues) and prepare unstained slides for further immunohistochemistry staining by other laboratory scientists in the department.
- Perform routine hematoxylin and eosin staining via automated instrumentation. Special stains as required.
- Perform data entry, sample accessioning and sample tracking.
- General laboratory duties that may include instrument routine cleaning and maintenance, lab reagent inventories, processor fluidics change-outs, etc.
- Use of laboratory LIMS software to initiate and track work.
- Automated slide scanning using a Leica AT-2 scanner.
- Shift Schedule: Mondays Required, half day shifts, No Fridays, 10-15hrs./week
- Pay Rate: $40 – 43/Hour
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma Minimum, Required
- 2+ years of experience in histology techniques, HTL Certified
- Experience with FFPE Sectioning/Microtomy (highly preferred)
- Contract to start, conversion/extension on performance
Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
Browse our website below for additional information on our company.
The Fountain Group
“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”