Biologist I - The Fountain Group

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Biologist for a prominent client of ours.  This position is located in ­­Worcester, MA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Support project screening funnel activities to enable compound progression and lead series identification.
• Key responsibilities of this position are compound potency determination and mechanism of action studies using biochemical and cellular assay formats.
• This position is in the pharmacology R&D - focus is bioassay, cell culture, cell characterization and ELISA.
• Day to day is characterization of molecules to determine potency (all cell based).

Qualifications:

• BS/MS
• Mammalian cell culture experience

Compensation: $22-32 an hour depending on experience

The candidate will support project screening funnel activities to enable compound progression and lead series identification. Key responsibilities of this position are compound potency determination and mechanism of action studies using biochemical and cellular assay formats

Years of experience/education and/or certifcations required:
BA in Biology
1-2 year relevant experience (coursework acceptable)

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
- Cell culture
- ELISA
- Bioassay

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?
- FACS
- Western blot
- QPCR

Work Schedule (Define days,# of hours)/ Is Overtime offered or required?
Monday Friday No OT

Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis?
Onsite Role

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