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Scientist I (IPSC cell culture)

$24 - $27/hr medical benefits available at a cost

6 month initial contract with possible extensions

Onsite in North Chicago, IL

Standard first shift laboratory position

Orion Project Services and a market leading pharmaceutical have teamed up once again for an exciting new contract opportunity in North Chicago!!!!! Our client is in immediate need of Scientists with a background in Molecular Biology with hands on experience with IPSC cell cultures.

Don’t pass on this amazing role. Apply today and take the first step towards your next career opportunity!!!!!

Job description:

We are looking for a highly motivated Scientist I/Research Technician to work independently and in collaboration with other scientists in projects involving human induced pluripotent stem cells reprogramming, cell differentiation, CRISPR editing, and high throughput functional screenings.

The successful candidate will be involved in critically timed experiments and long differentiation protocols that require daily attention.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct routine wet lab experimental protocols and procedures.
• Maintain cultured stem cells and stem cell-derived cells
• Keep an accurate record of experimental setup, SOP protocols, and data quality control notes.
• Maintain efficient and continuous communication with team members and managers.
• Support team members with basic routine cell culture procedures including media preparation and reagents aliquoting.

What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?

• Significant stem cell culture expertise: maintenance, freezing, thawing, and passaging.
• Biochemistry such as: Western blot, Immunofluorescence, flow cytometry
• Molecular biology such as: RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT-QPCR.
• Gene editing using CRISPR technology is preferred not required.

What years of experience, education, and/or certification are required?

• BS degree or master’s degree in biological sciences, molecular biology, neuroscience, or biochemistry and significant 2-3 years tissue culture experience are a must. (Or a master’s degree with at least one year of experience).
• The applicant should already be trained in proper wet lab procedures and should be familiar with using basic lab equipment.
• Having strong communication, organizational and documentation skills is a must.

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

• Having experience in stem reprogramming, maintenance and differentiation is highly preferred.

What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role?

• Research technicians, lab managers, research technologists, a master’s student with significant cell culture expertise.

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