Research Scientist

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Orion Full time
Scientist I - Recombinant DNA Technology

Onsite in Cambridge, MA

6+ month initial contract

Hourly Pay Rate - $35-39/hr (Medical benefits available at a cost)

Orion Group is seeking a highly motivated and passionate scientist to join our client's research team in Immunology Discovery based in Cambridge, MA. The candidate will focus on making therapeutic molecules using recombinant DNA technology, expression/purification of recombinant proteins, testing purified proteins in functional cellular assays, including basic cell biology and biochemical skills.

The position offers a unique opportunity for a talented scientist to work in a dynamic, innovative, and multi-disciplinary environment to develop their career at the interface of basic research and early drug discovery. The scientist will be responsible for conceptualization, designing strategies to make therapeutic reagents, execution and analysis with the overall aim of promoting innovative drug discovery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Extensive hands-on experience in recombinant DNA technology, design, expression and purification of recombinant monoclonal antibodies.
  • Hands-on experience in multi-color flow cytometry with both, handling flow cytometer (Canto, MACS Quant) and independently analyzing the data using analytical software such as FlowJo.
  • Basic cell biology and biochemical skills: knowledge of DNA/RNA handling and other molecular biology techniques like PCR and qPCR.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.


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