Scientist I

1 month ago

Cambridge, United States Orion Group Full time

Scientist I - Recombinant DNA technology

Onsite in Cambridge, MA

6+ month initial contract

Hourly Pay Rate - $35-39/hr (Medical benefits available at a cost)


Orion Group is hiring a Scientist in Cambridge, MA Our client is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company which combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases.


We are currently seeking a highly motivated and passionate scientist in cellular immunology to join our client's research team in Immunology Discovery based in Cambridge MA. The candidate will focus on making therapeutic molecules using recombinant DNA technology, expression/purification of recombinant proteins, testing purified proteins in functional cellular assays, including basic cell biology and biochemical skills.


The position offers a unique opportunity for a talented scientist to work in a dynamic, innovative, and multi-disciplinary environment to develop their career at the interface of basic research and early drug discovery. The scientist will be responsible for conceptualization, designing strategies to make therapeutic reagents, execution and analysis with the overall aim of promoting innovative drug discovery. The position requires ability to work independently, have excellent technical, written and oral communication skills and work very well in a collaborative team environment.


Qualifications and requirements:

  • The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field with 2-3 years of experience in biotech or pharma set up.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in recombinant DNA technology, design, expression and purification of recombinant monoclonal antibodies.
  • Motivated to execute well-thought and well-planned in vitro experiments using the tool reagents generated.
  • Hands-on experience in multi-color flow cytometry with both, handling flow cytometer (Canto, MACS Quant) and independently analyzing the data using analytical software such as FlowJo is required.
  • Proficient in carrying out ELISA/MSD to quantitate pro-inflammatory proteins.
  • Basic cell biology and biochemical skills: Tissue culture, Transfection, Cell line generation, SDS-PAGE, Immunoprecipitation, Western blotting etc.
  • Knowledge of DNA/RNA handling and other molecular biology techniques like PCR and qPCR.
  • Hands on experience in carrying out size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and mass spectrometry.


Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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