Biologist

We are looking for Biologist for our client in

Boston, MA Job Title:

Biologist Job Location:

Boston, MA Job Type:

Contract Job Overview:

Pay Range:

$52.28hr - $57.28hr Seeking a skilled Biologist with strong experience in molecular biology, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and drug discovery research. The ideal candidate will support sequencing workflows, assay development, molecular and cell biology experiments, and data analysis activities in a collaborative laboratory environment.

Requirement/Must Have:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemical Sciences, or a related field. Strong laboratory research experience in molecular biology and sequencing technologies. Expertise in nucleic acid extraction, purification, quantification, NGS library preparation, quality control, and qPCR. Strong background in NGS technologies and applications, including sequencing, quantification, and data quality control. Direct experience with RNA-seq and amplicon sequencing workflows. Hands-on experience with single-cell and single-nucleus RNA-seq library preparation. Familiarity with scRNA-seq and snRNA-seq platforms such as 10X Genomics Chromium, Illumina PIP-seq, ScaleBio, or Parse Biosciences. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. Experience maintaining documentation in electronic notebook software.

Experience:

Experience in laboratory research within biological or biochemical sciences. Experience with Illumina sequencing platforms preferred. Experience with automation systems and liquid handling technologies is a plus. Familiarity with CRISPR-based gene editing and high-throughput screening is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Execute NGS library preparation, quantification, and sequencing workflows to support research teams. Develop and implement new NGS workflows to support evolving project requirements. Maintain and follow standard operating procedures to ensure high-quality data generation. Manage sequencing workflows cross-functionally while handling multiple requests and priorities. Deliver sequencing data within defined timelines and communicate run completion updates to stakeholders. Manage inventory of DNA, RNA, libraries, and sequencing reagents. Perform additional laboratory tasks including RNA extraction and qPCR/ddPCR as needed. Maintain detailed scientific documentation and sequencing performance records in electronic notebooks. Support assessment of sequencing workflows across different sites and research organizations. Conduct experiments to identify and validate drug targets. Support assay design, optimization, validation, and data analysis activities. Design and execute molecular and cell biology experiments. Troubleshoot experiments and analyze complex scientific data to support drug discovery initiatives. Present scientific findings and conclusions through written and oral communication.

Should Have:

Familiarity with CRISPR-based gene editing technologies. Experience with automation platforms and liquid handling systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment.

Skills:

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). RNA Sequencing. Single-Cell RNA Sequencing. Single-Nucleus RNA Sequencing. qPCR/ddPCR. Molecular Biology Techniques. Cell Biology Techniques. Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification. Illumina Sequencing Platforms. CRISPR Gene Editing. Data Analysis. Electronic Laboratory Notebook Documentation. Automation and Liquid Handling Systems.

Qualification And Education:

Bachelor s degree or Master s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemical Sciences, or a related field.