Biologist II - Tellus Solutions
North Chicago, IL 60064
About the Job
Tellus Solutions is in partnership with a committed biopharmaceutical company in North Chicago focused on providing innovative therapies. Your technical expertise as a Biologist II in the area of immunofluorescence and fluorescence microscopy will contribute to our client's innovative therapies which will impact the quality and duration of life
Job Description:
Job Description:
- We have an exciting opportunity to join our collaborative team of geneticists, molecular and cellular biologists, and bioinformaticians. We are seeking a talented and independently motivated scientist with experience in mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence, and fluorescence microscopy or high content imaging.
- This position will be primarily laboratory-focused and will support imaging assay development and execution, CRISPR and small molecule phenotypic screening, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to assess gene function and drug mechanism of action.
- Applicants should have broad laboratory research experience using cell and molecular biology techniques. Open and detailed communication are essential.
- The candidate is expected to operate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary setting and must be able to execute multiple research projects in parallel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Optimize and execute in vitro functional assays with imaging-based readouts in cell lines and primary cell models
- Perform CRISPR/Cas9 functional genomics research using high content imaging assays
- Develop, implement, and document new experimental protocols/techniques
- Engage in cross-functional target identification and validation projects to support early drug discovery efforts in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience
- Collaborate with scientists across diverse areas in a matrixed research environment
- Manage multiple tasks and project activities simultaneously
- Communicate and present project designs and results clearly, both to individual stakeholders and in group settings
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Cell Biology or related discipline with 3+ years of experience
- Experience with immunofluorescence and fluorescence microscopy required
- Arrayed screening experience is highly desirable
- Expertise in in vitro cell culture required
- Ability to learn new skills and apply them in a fast-paced research environment is a must
- Highly-developed problem-solving and communication skills required
Source : Tellus Solutions
