Associate Research Scientist Jobs

Description:

• Work with other team members to learn and implement molecular analytical methods for cell therapy.
• Work predominantly in a laboratory setting.
• Optimization of PCR parameters for targeted analysis.
• Extraction, cleanup, and QC of nucleic acids from primary cells and cell lines.
• Analysis and organization of resulting data for communication to wider team.
• Stringent documentation of experiment execution.
• Work with senior researchers to execute studies, analyze data and communicate results.
• Execution of quantitative PCR, Next Generation Sequencing, and Droplet Digital PCR workflows for gene-edited samples.
• The primary focus of the Associate Scientist contract role will be to support the preclinical development of allogeneic CAR T assets.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of academic and/or industry experience (Senior Associate)
• Willingness to think outside the box, be creative and demonstrate an ability to work in a very fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Cell culture experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline
• Prior experience or familiarity with flow cytometry-based cell characterization methods preferred
• Experience with the extraction and analysis of nucleic acid samples from primary cells and cell lines
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills demonstrated in a team environment
• Ability to multitask, independently organize time, and plan specifics of work
• Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline
• Hands-on experience with primary cell culture methods and generation of gene-edited cells preferred (CRISPR/Cas9-based methods preferred)
• Direct experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) is essential for this role
• Experience with NGS and ddPCR platforms and associated analysis software (ex. Illumina, QXOne, etc.)
• 2+ (Associate) or 4+ (Senior Associate) years of academic and/or industry experience (Associate);OR
• Experience with a variety of nucleic acid extraction techniques (column-based and non-column-based technologies)

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Technical Certification Bonus:

• Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.