ORGANOGENESIS RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III JOB CODE 802

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Having pioneered the field, Organogenesis Inc. is a world leading regenerative medicine company, specializing in bio-active wound healing, oral regeneration and bio-surgery.

Organogenesis has developed the unique skill set to take complex living therapies from research and development, through manufacturing, to successful commercialization and treatment of patients around the world.

When Organogenesis was founded in the early 80's, the company consisted of a few scientists. Today, we are the world's leading regenerative medicine company, with more than 450 employees worldwide - and growing.

Organogenesis has pioneered the development of novel products based on advances in cell biology and regenerative medicine. In addition, we have launched the industry's first commercially successful products.

To sustain our momentum, we aim to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to our mission of bringing the medical marvel of tissue regeneration products to patients worldwide and standardizing their use in everyday medical care.

The R&D Department at Organogenesis is looking for a highly motivated individual to be a key contributor to our Flow Cytometry group. The key focus areas include: implementation of established flow cytometry protocols, development of new functional cytometry assays, and assistance in cell culture and other cellular biology techniques which will help to contribute to flow cytometry based studies, as well as other key R&D projects. The candidate should be able to fulfill a number of key responsibilities which include:

• Contributes to project objectives by supporting established flow cytometry assays.
• Contributes to experimental design of new and existing cytometry assays.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses of experiments.
• May participate in external seminars and scientific conferences.
• Has full understanding of and the ability to apply established principles, theories, and concepts in area of flow cytometry.
• Performs primary asceptic cell culture techniques, knowledge of keratinocyte cultivation is a plus.
• Performs a variety of molecular biological techniques (sample preparation, RNA/DNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCR/qPCR), data analysis, and interpretation.
• Projects may require familiarity with current scientific literature together with the capability to select methods and techniques for obtaining solutions within generally defined practices and policies.
• Contacts are primarily with direct supervisors and others in section or group for guidance and regarding status of work projects.

Desired technical skills could include a combination of the following:

• Experience in tissue engineering and/or biomaterials
• Experience with standard histological sample preparation, processing, and staining and immunohistochemistry with minimal supervision
• Experience with protein sample preparation, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA
• Capable of troubleshooting and development of new protocols
• Statistical analysis
• Experience in running multiparametric flow cytometry
• Experience in flow cytometry data analysis, versed in FACS Diva and FlowJo software packages is a plus
• Experience with both surface and intracellular staining techniques
• Familiarity with performing immunologically based flow cytometry assays
• Capable of instrument troubleshooting
• Experience with basic statistical analysis

Within this broad framework we are interested in an individual who has demonstrated the capacity to adapt and show a strong desire to learn new concepts and techniques. The individual will be fostered to be inquisitive and encouraged to make recommendations for scientific and process improvements. The candidate will have many opportunities to relay their ideas to others within the group and cross-functionally.

Job Requirements :

A Bachelors/Masters degree with a concentration in the life sciences and/or Biomedical engineering is preferred. Must have experience with: cell culture of mammalian cells, laboratory techniques, data analysis, and management with at least 5 years of experience. Extra consideration will be given to those with experience in keratinocyte biology and cultivation.Candidiate must have 1-2 years of flow cytometry experience.

To submit your resume please visit our website at www.organogenesis.com and click on Careers.