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Research Specialist

2 months ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States PerkinElmer Full time

Job Responsibilities

Maintains cell cultures, protein isolation, viral transduction as directedPerform sample preparation, staining, data acquisition, and analysis using flow cytometry platformsRecords results, organizes data in electronic lab notebookMaintains data integrityProvides support to team members as neededEnsures completeness and accurate reporting of data to teamAssists with troubleshooting protocols and proceduresMaintains office, lab area, reagents, supplies and equipmentCoordinates schedules and procedures to maintain efficiency and productivityDesign and executes new and established methods and protocols.Continuously learning via seminars, lab meetings and coursesConducts literary searches as directedAct as first-line supervisor to team members and provide coaching, performance review, and other administrative functionsIdentify areas of growth within the existing customer program and support outside activities to promote the overall expansion of the program as neededServe as the Subject Matter Expert for all TLS ETCT activitiesWork in collaboration with Customer line safety reps to ensure a high level of safety is maintained in the labMeet regularly with key stakeholders (lab staff, service providers, management) to identify, review and resolve issues in a timely manner and/or escalate as necessaryCoordinate of trainingFacilitate monthly team lead meetings/daily huddles.Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. Critical SkillsAbility to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.Ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality, consistent results in a timely fashion.Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.Ability to learn new techniques and expand knowledge and skill setStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret requests. Ability to read and interpret chemical labeling and hazardous signage. Basic QualificationsOne or more years in a leadership or supervisory role leading others and delivering administrative functions (i.e., Performance reviews, disciplinary actions, etc.) along with:Bachelor's degree in Biology with 1+ year experience in cell culture, general lab instrumentation, and cell-based assays in a laboratory environment required ORAssociate degree in Biology with 3+ years' experience in cell culture, general lab instrumentation, and cell-based assays in a laboratory environment required ORHigh School Degree or equivalent with 7+ years' experience in cell culture, general lab instrumentation, and cell-based assays in a laboratory environment requiredPreferred Qualifications:Previous experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical drug discovery. Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture, cell proliferation, DNA/RNA Isolation, Transduction and TransfectionExperience with the any/all of the following: CellTiter Glo, Caspase Glo, Incucyte, western blot, Jess, Li-Cor, BacMam, Lentiviral Transduction, RT-qPCR, MSD assay

Working Environment:

Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory. Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high. Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function. Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position. Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste. Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $83,720.00 to $125, The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.