Scientist I (Scientific) Job at Pyramid Consulting, Inc, Waltham, MA

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  • Pyramid Consulting, Inc
  • Waltham, MA

Job Description

Immediate need for a talented Scientist I (Scientific) . This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Waltham, MA (Onsite) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:25-91048

Pay Range: $40 - $48/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently plan, design, and execute synthetic biology experiments to construct and prepare high quality of nucleic acid material for mRNA vaccine production. Take part in mRNA vaccine target development, DNA template production, QC and data analysis.
  • Develop, evaluate, and implement new synthetic biology technology and optimize existing techniques and workflows to meet goals.
  • Collaborate with Automation engineers to automate the gene synthesis workflow, meet the high throughput requirements.
  • Utilize software tools to automate DNA designs, NGS data analysis.
  • Function in highly collaborative cross functional teams.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior team members as needed.
  • This will be primarily a lab-based position

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

  • Skills-O ligo synthesis
  • Molecular biology
  • PCR, Gibson and Golden Gate Assembly, Illumina and nanopore NGS platform, automated liquid handler Hamilton etc.
  • Nucleic acid sequence analysis software (Geneious, Snapgene, Benchling etc)
  • Python, SQL, R
  • Ph.D. with 2+ year of post-graduate experience in the synthetic biology field with extensive experience in oligo synthesis, sequence design, gene assembly, NGS library prep, analysis and process optimization.
  • Desire to work in a team-first, fast-paced environment, learn new skills, and to efficiently solve problems.
  • Attention to detail & meticulous record keeping
  • Hands-on molecular biology skills in oligo synthesizer, PCR, Gibson and Golden Gate Assembly, Illumina and nanopore NGS platform, automated liquid handler Hamilton etc.
  • Expertise in nucleic acid sequence analysis software (Geneious, Snapgene, Benchling etc). Some experience in programing such as Python, SQL, R.
  • Expertise in analytical and molecular biology methods relevant to DNA work.
  • Contract research labs: setting up research agreements and managing externalized research and tech transfer activities

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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