Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Synectics Inc.
Location: Cambridge, MA 02139
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Job Description:
Qualifications:
Desirable Skills:
Benefits:
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.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
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.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
- Discovery Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine is seeking a highly motivated research scientist to join the Cell and Functional Biology group.
- In this role, you will be responsible for the design and execution of cell- and protein- based functional characterization assays for lead antibody identification/optimization and collaborating to generate stage-gate appropriate in vitro / cellular / in vivo data packages supporting PoC.
- Onboarding of materials and cataloging into our internal systems with a strong attention to quality and details when exercising organizational, documentation and communication skills.
- Conduct high throughput antibody screening and characterization to assess binding, functional and polyreactive attributes.
- Analyze and interpret results, placing data in proper scientific context through review of relevant literature and reporting these findings at team meetings.
- Perform general laboratory research competently and independently, modifying and troubleshooting experimental design and instrumentation to suit the needs of research.
- Support the expansion of high throughput screening platforms and assay design and the evaluation of novel technologies.
- Expected to work on multiple projects in a team environment.
Qualifications:
- BS with 5+ years of experience ;OR
- MS with 3+ years of experience or PhD in Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience or other related field.
- Proficient in conceptualization and implementation of in vitro cell-based assays.
- Experience with fluorescent based assay development with expertise in cell-culture, flow cytometry, ELISA/microplate cytometry and imaging platforms.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.
- Strong attention to quality and details when exercising organizational, documentation and communication skills.
- Strong experience working with antibodies, significant experience in immunoassays (such as ELISAs) and familiarity with automation technologies is highly valued.
- Able to analyze, document, and report data.
- Comfortable presenting in group settings.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with high-throughput screening, programming and multi-specific antibodies.
- Experience with external collaborations and partnerships.
- Industry experience is more important than the level of education.
- Detail-oriented
- Highly organized
- Ability to multitask effectively
Benefits:
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.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
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.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.