Scientist - Translational Research

Eurofins PSS is looking for a scientist to work at our client site with the neuroscience therapeutics group, which is using new modalities to deliver medicines for chronic pain and neurodegenerative disorders. The position is located in Boston, MA. The position will work on a face-paced, interdisciplinary team using innovative RNA, oligonucleotide, gene and genomic based therapeutic agents to help advance testing.

Primary responsibilities:

• Contribute to development and implementation of high throughput analytical methods using quantitative PCR (qPCR), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), ELISA, or other assays to quantify ex-vivo RNA / protein levels in multiple tissue types.
• Develop, validate, and perform other fit-for-purpose molecular and biochemical biomarker assays to evaluate in vivo efficacy of systemically delivered therapeutic agents
• Accurate recording of all practical work: completion of electronic lab notebook to client procedure quality standards.
• Provide written and verbal communication of work in lab reports and team meetings.
• General laboratory assistance, including ordering and receiving of lab supplies, preparation of reagents, and maintaining laboratory eq...