Associate Scientist - The Fountain Group

Currently seeking a Associate Scientist for a prominent client of ours.  This position is located in ­­Cambridge, MA. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:

• Shift: Monday-Friday 1st shift.
• Pay: $30-$34/hr depending on experience.
• This is a temporary assignment that is slated for 6 months with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.
• Position is responsible for conducting routine end-to-end molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. Including, cell transformations, day cultures, bacterial cultures, plasmid purification and digestions.
• Position is also responsible for DNA characterization and quality control testing using techniques such as gel electrophoresis, RNaseA testing, nanodrop, PCR, and preparation of samples for sequencing analysis (Sanger and NGS).

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ months of experience within a professional environment or a master’s degree with academic experience.
• Experience with nucleic acid purification and synthesis.
• Experience with protein purification techniques.
• Experience working with bacterial cell lines and cell culture preferred.