Job Posting – Research Associate – Molecular Biology – Cambridge, MA

DESCRIPTION:

Designing experiments, as well as optimizing and performing various assays including but not limited to: quantitative real-time PCR, siRNA /ShRNA/cDNA transfection and transduction, luciferase reporter assay, immunostaining.
Applying various genetic and chemical tools to dissect cancer and signal transduction pathways in different in vitro cancer models to elucidate drug mechanism of action and mechanisms of drug sensitivity and resistance.
Participating in the development of novel biological and chemical assays/screens to accelerate the current drug and biomarker discovery effort.

SKILLS

Expertise with basic molecular and cellular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, mammalian cell culture, compound efficacy profiling, viral based gene delivery, real-time qPCR and RNAi technology is required.
The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and organizational skills as well as good oral and written communication skills. A familiarity with data analysis software and basic bioinformatics packages is expected.
Highly motivated, fast learner, ability to work independently and as a team member and ability to multi-task are key qualities.

EDUCATION

B.S. or M.S. in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field with at least three years of academic or industry lab experience.

Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder and Live Local

Please submit resume as word attachment to jobs@cwsciences.com

Commonwealth Sciences, Inc.
http://www.cwsciences.com