Scientist/Senior Scientist - Cell Biology (Kidney)

Woburn, Massachusetts
IVIVA Medical /
Full-time /
Scismic is supporting the growth of a biotech company working on technologies in stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and 3D additive manufacturing with the goal of ending donor organ shortage.

The ideal candidate is an innovative and self-motivated scientist with demonstrated ability to creatively solve difficult problems, excellent at troubleshooting, and is able to work well within a diverse team and independently. The candidate must have ample technical expertise in multiple cell biology techniques including quantitative polymerase chain reaction, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry and other immune-based assays. Primary cell isolation experience and knowledge of nephrology (kidney) biology is a must. Three-dimensional tissue and cell culture experience, 3D printing and bioprinting experience are a plus as well.  The candidate will have wide-ranging responsibilities and opportunities within a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly interdisciplinary, and collaborative team.


Job Responsibilities:
- Help develop protocols for/ and routinely isolate cells from human tissue
- Help develop strategies for characterization of primary cells
- Help develop strategies for maintenance of cell functionality in-vitro
- Work both independently and as part of a collaborative team to design, plan and execute experiments that support research activities, project goals and platform development
- Serve as a key contributor to the discovery and development of new technologies in tissue/organ engineering

Requirements:

- Recent PhD graduate or M.S level scientist with 5+ years of experience in cell biology, tissue engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of mammalian cell culture experience is required
- Demonstrated expertise designing, planning, and executing experiments using cell biology and bioengineering tools (including but not limited to: qPCR, immunostaining and fluorescent microscopy, Flow cytometry, and other immune-based assays)
- Deep knowledge of kidney biology and physiology is required.
- Expertise in three-dimensional printing, bioprinting, tissue culture (not required but is a plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary: Commensurate with experience.  This position is eligible for stock options.