Scientist II
Spectraforce
Worcester, Massachusetts
4 days ago
Job Description
Position Title: Scientist II
Work Location: Worcester MA, 01604
Assignment Duration: 06 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
• We are seeking an individual who will perform routine single plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry in drug discovery programs.
• The successful candidate will work in a group providing research support in target validation, target distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Being detailed oriented is critical to this role.
• Specific activities will include immunohistochemistry performed on the Leica Bond Rx platform therefore, familiarity with this technology is important.
• Exposure to multiplex using the Lumiphores COMET platform will be available.
• Additional tasks include using computer-based laboratory tracking system (Sample Manager), Dream Path, interaction with study pathologists and project teams as well as inclusion in a highly dynamic, motivated team of immunohistochemistry scientists and histotechnologists.
• The candidate must be comfortable working independently after a thorough period of training and onboarding as well as the ability to prioritize workload to manage several tasks.
• If you are willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary research team in an exciting, friendly, fast-paced environment, please consider joining our team!
Qualification & Experience:
• B.S./B.A. in Biology/Chemistry or related field
• Microsoft office skills
• Qualification in IHC (QIHC) preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of the Leica Bond Rx IHC platform
• Ability to troubleshoot IHC
• Ideally 3-5 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratory
• Well organized
• Attention to detail
• Adherence to established protocols and laboratory documentation requirements
• Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Delivery of high-quality, timely results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic, Independent, analytical, innovative thinker
• Proficiency with MS office-Excel, OneNote
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
• Routine work with chemicals
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.00/hr.
Work Location: Worcester MA, 01604
Assignment Duration: 06 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
• We are seeking an individual who will perform routine single plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry in drug discovery programs.
• The successful candidate will work in a group providing research support in target validation, target distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Being detailed oriented is critical to this role.
• Specific activities will include immunohistochemistry performed on the Leica Bond Rx platform therefore, familiarity with this technology is important.
• Exposure to multiplex using the Lumiphores COMET platform will be available.
• Additional tasks include using computer-based laboratory tracking system (Sample Manager), Dream Path, interaction with study pathologists and project teams as well as inclusion in a highly dynamic, motivated team of immunohistochemistry scientists and histotechnologists.
• The candidate must be comfortable working independently after a thorough period of training and onboarding as well as the ability to prioritize workload to manage several tasks.
• If you are willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary research team in an exciting, friendly, fast-paced environment, please consider joining our team!
Qualification & Experience:
• B.S./B.A. in Biology/Chemistry or related field
• Microsoft office skills
• Qualification in IHC (QIHC) preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of the Leica Bond Rx IHC platform
• Ability to troubleshoot IHC
• Ideally 3-5 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratory
• Well organized
• Attention to detail
• Adherence to established protocols and laboratory documentation requirements
• Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Delivery of high-quality, timely results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic, Independent, analytical, innovative thinker
• Proficiency with MS office-Excel, OneNote
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
• Routine work with chemicals
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.00/hr.