Associate Research Scientist

TSR is a premier National U.S. Staffing company with over 50 years of staffing excellence.Our client, a leading Pharmaceutical company is hiring an Associate Research Scientist on a contracting basis.Work Location: Cambridge MASummary:

• Will involve handling highly valuable clinical specimens from our external collaborators as well as tracking tissue blocks/slides in a laboratory inventory management system (LIMS)
• Will be aiding in organizing and labeling blocks and slides as they are sent to or received by CROs and collaborators
• Another task will involve digitally scanning stained slides, and organizing resulting images in our current database
• Basic knowledge of Biology, some knowledge of basic histological techniques a plus
• Safe handling of hazardous solutions and solvents
• Sample tracking software tools (LIMS)

• BS/MS in Biology, Molecular Biology or related field with 0-2 years of laboratory experience
• A self-starter, who is/can become technically proficient in a diverse set of techniques and assays with a focus on quality and speed, and will meticulously follow internal SOPs
• Must be highly adaptive to changing timelines and goals
• Must be an excellent multitasker with an ability to be level-headed in a fast paced lab setting
• Team-oriented and comfortable working in a highly dynamic matrix environment
• Good basic lab skills required (pipetting, balances, etc.)
• Advanced skills in Excel and statistical/visualization software is a plus
• Prior experience working with patient samples (i.e. FFPE tissue, Fresh Frozen tissue) or working in a CLIALP environment is a plus
• Must be comfortable and able to work with human derived samples and potentially biohazardoinfectious material, as well as various chemicals and solvents and melted paraffin