Sr. Scientist - (Single cell, NGS) - 37114

Company: Freyr
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job ID: 37114

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Duration: 23 months
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM EST
Benefits: Paid sick days, 401k, discounted health insurance

Full Job Description:

Qualifications:
Educational Background:
A Master's or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a closely related field, complemented by relevant practical experience as outlined below.

Core Experience and Skills:
--- Minimum two (2) years of hands-on research experience focused on cell preparation for single cell transcriptomics and multi-omics
--- Experience with library creation and quality assessment for diverse sample types
--- Proficiency in using automation tools for library creation and sample processing
--- Thorough understanding of data requirements for single cell transcriptomics
--- Direct experience with single cell profiling technologies (10X Genomics 3'/5' and Flex assays required; Parse, Scale Bio preferred)
--- Experience in cell culture and cell handling

Personality:
--- Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
--- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
--- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications:
--- Experience analyzing single cell transcriptomic data
--- Familiarity with immune-mediated or metabolic diseases
--- Experience designing workflows for single cell assays
--- Strong publication history in peer-reviewed journals

Note:
--- 100% onsite role
--- Minimum 2 years focused single cell experience required
--- Must have wet lab expertise in single cell library generation
--- Required: Cell handling for single cell, NGS library prep, 10X Genomics
--- Nice to have: Parse/Scale Bio experience, bioinformatics skills
--- Focus: Single cell transcriptomic (spatial experience not required)

Responsibilities:
Contract Opportunity: Scientist (Level TBD) in Single Cell Omics
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled scientist with expertise in single cell omics data generation and cell handling to support critical initiatives within our Data, AI, and Genome Sciences department in Cambridge, MA.

Key Responsibilities:
--- Prepare high-quality cell/nuclei samples for single cell assays
--- Design and execute large-scale workflows for single cell assays
--- Perform library quantification and sequencing using Illumina platforms
--- Collaborate with experimental biologists to address biological inquiries
--- Communicate and document assay procedures through reports/presentations
--- Stay current with latest single cell technologies and techniques
--- Maintain meticulous documentation of workflows and results

Comments/Special Instructions
--- Minimum 2 years single cell experience required
--- Must have wet lab expertise in single cell library generation
--- Required: Cell handling, NGS library prep, 10X Genomics
--- Nice to have: Parse/Scale Bio, bioinformatics
--- Focus: Single cell transcriptomic

Regards,
Vinay Shastri
Senior Associate - Pharmaceutical Recruitment
Phone: +1 609 681 2410
Email: vinay.shastri@freyrsolutions.com
150 College Road West, Ste 102, Princeton, NJ 08540
www.freyrsolutions.com

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