Position Title : Scientist
Work Location : Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2139
Assignment Duration : 04+ Months (Potential Extension)
Position Summary : We are looking for a highly motivated scientist to join our Exploratory Biologics group in Discovery Research Immunology.
Background & Context :
- 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.
Key Responsibilities :
Support the characterization of multi specific biologics for our discovery portfolio programs.Plan, conduct, and analyze in vitro assays.Present data findings to explore key biological questions related to Immunological diseases.Work independently.Demonstrate excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills.Work very well in a collaborative team environment.Qualification & Experience :
The applicant must have a bachelor's degree or master's degree in Biological Science or related field with 2-3 years of job-related experience.Motivated to execute well-thought and well-planned in vitro experiments using multi specific biologics.Proficient in carrying out ELISA / MSD to quantitate pro-inflammatory proteins.Basic cell biology and biochemical skills : Tissue culture, Transfection, Cell line generation, SDS-PAGE, Immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, etc.Experience in in vitro human cell culture including various types of immune cells, and cell-based assay development is required.Proficient in isolating immune cells from human blood and tissues.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 is required.Experience in biologic screening in human cells is preferred.Knowledge of DNA / RNA handling and other molecular biology techniques like PCR and qPCR.