Associate Scientist

We are reputed staffing agency, founded in 1999, Mindlance is a certified diversity business (MBE) and has been ranked one of the fastest growing U.S staffing firms by SIA for eight consecutive years. Title: Associate Scientist Duration: 12 months Location: Cambridge, MA Job Description The Gene Therapy Accelerator Unit (GTxAU) at *** is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and dependable scientist to contribute to the generation of gene therapy laboratory and clinical candidates for neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases. The Associate Scientist II/III, cargo engineering, will work collaboratively with a cross-function team and growth potentials. The incumbent will be part of a team focused on cargo/AAV vector designing and characterization for in vitro and in vivo testing. An ideal candidate will have experience in mammalian cell culture, cell line engineering, molecular biology techniques, and biochemical/immunological assays. This candidate should be able to design, execute, and analyze in vitro experiments independently with strong scientific rigor. The ideal candidate should also maintain an up-to-date knowledge of pertinent literature and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to efficiently present results to project team members. • AAV vector designing by adapting existing protocols, including titering assay by ddPCR, genome integrity assay, empty/full particle ratio assay, endotoxin assay, residual DNA and protein assays • Maintain constant awareness of Client biochemical and biophysical technologies for AAV purification and characterization • Work as a liaison between GTxAU and the upstream and downstream process teams • Establish SOPs and adapt new protocols from literature • Manage external CROs for plasmid or vector production • Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks, present data to the team, and write study reports   Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or academic setting • Experience with mammalian cell culture and cell line engineering • Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (cloning, qPCR, ddPCR, DNA gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, WB, ELISA, etc.) • Ability to independently design, execute, and analyze in vitro molecular biology experiments • Critical thinking and presentation skills a must • Strong communication and organizational skills • Ability to productively collaborate in cross-function teams Preferred: • Hands-on experience with AAV and/or other gene therapy delivery systems • Hands-on experience with immunological assays • Previous research experience in neuroscience/neurological disorders Education: • BS or MS in scientific field (biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, etc.) All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.