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Position Title: Senior Research Associate/Research Associate
Date posted: 09/24/12
We are currently building our research team with the addition of a Senior Research Associate or Research Associate. This position will play a supportive role in our reproductive cell biology programs, with responsibility for designing and carrying out experiments to advance these critical projects. This person will also manage the setting up and continued operation of our tissue culture and wet bench laboratories. Overall, OvaScience is seeking a creative scientist with substantial cell biology and tissue culture experience and the ability and desire to take on the challenges of our cutting edge IVF technologies.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- As a bench scientist within our research group, you will design and execute laboratory experiments and work with other R&D group members to ensure effective integration and communication of research results
- Responsible for data analysis and interpretation relevant to the project, writing reports and presenting data to research management
- Manage laboratory operations, including ordering, day-to-day operations and longer-term planning for the tissue culture and wet bench laboratories
Education and Experience Required:
- M.S. or B.S. (or equivalent) in cell biology, biochemistry, endocrinology or a related field
- Prior industry experience in biotechnology research is preferred
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: cell biology, reproductive biology/endocrinology, cell signaling, or stem cell biology
- Exceptional laboratory skills and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner and with the quality required to meet company goals
- Strong organizational skills and experience managing a lab
- Ability and desire to work in a highly team-oriented environment with the flexibility to adapt readily to changing research needs
Position Title: Senior Scientist (Cell Biology)
Date posted: 09/24/12
We currently are building our research team with the addition of an exceptional cell biologist with responsibility for designing and carrying out cell biology experiments in reproductive biology. This person will also oversee the setting up and continued operation of our tissue culture and wet bench laboratories. Overall, OvaScience is seeking a creative and experienced scientist fluent in study design with the ability and desire to take on the challenges of our cutting edge IVF technologies.? This position REQUIRES a minimum of three years of industry research experience and will report to the Senior Director of Research.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- As the lead scientist for our research group, you will plan research studies, design and execute laboratory experiments and work with the leadership team to ensure effective integration of the research with company goals
- Responsible for data analysis and interpretation relevant to the project, writing reports and presenting data to senior management
- Oversee laboratory operations, including the direction of other laboratory personnel
Education and Experience Required:
- Ph.D. or equivalent in cell biology, biochemistry, endocrinology or a related field
- Prior industry experience in biotechnology research (3-7 years)
- Wide breadth of knowledge, including several of the following areas: cell biology, reproductive biology/endocrinology, cell signaling, genomics technologies, bioenergetics/mitochondrial function or stem cell biology
- Exceptional laboratory skills and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner and with the quality required to meet company goals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being able to effectively present information to internal project teams and external audiences
- Strong organizational skills and the flexibility to react rapidly to changing research needs
- Ability and desire to work in a highly team-oriented environment
- Experience directing other laboratory personnel
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