An employer is seeking a Research Scientist to join their R&D team for a year long contract to hire. The ideal candidate will have a masters or Ph.D in molecular biology, biochemistry or pharmacology. The candidate needs to have minimum a year of research experience, and 3+ years' experience within skin science. 50% of the time this candidate will be running experiments in the lab and 50% managing the skin research lab. Daily activities will include conducting standard molecular biology experiments (qPCR, Western blot and Immunohistochemistry), record keeping/data entry of experiments, handle biological samples, and prepare scientific/technical reports.
* Masters or Ph.D in molecular biology, biochemistry or pharmacology
* 3+ years experience in skin science
o Cell culture techniques experience
* Minimum 1 year of research experience (education or professional experience)
* Experience managing a team (3-5 people)
* Ph.D in molecular biology
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.