We are looking for Biologist for our client in New York, NY

Job Title: Biologist

Job Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $44.21hr - $49.21hr

Responsibilities:

• Development, optimization, qualification, and validation of bioanalytical assays to support biomarker identification and discovery efforts, using quantitative and semi-quantitative platforms such as ELISA, MSD, automated Western, qPCR, RT-qPCR, etc.
• Support sample analysis from in vitro and in vivo studies.
• Execute experiments involving different immunological assays and molecular biology techniques.
• Critically analyze and interpret the data generated.
• Effectively communicate the findings in meetings and collaborate with scientists working on multiple programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelors with 3+ years, Masters with 1+ years, or PhD with 0+ years of work experience in academia/industry in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or applicable field.
• Hands-on experience performing one plus biochemical/ immunological assays mentioned above and knowledge of basic techniques in molecular biology is required.
• Experience in assay development is desirable.
• Working independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Preferences:

• Excellent Record-keeping skills using electronic notebooks.
• Industry experience and familiarity with following SOPs and FDA guidance in analytical development, qualification, and validation is a plus.
• Team player, with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and creatively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative scientific environment.