Scientist III (Scientific)

Immediate need for a talented Scientist III (Scientific). This is a 06 Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cambridge, MA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-11199

Pay Range: $50 - $83/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments to investigate and translate immune and neuroinflammatory mechanisms into therapeutic disease programs, supporting target validation from discovery through preclinical development
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to support the screening of preclinical candidates across diverse modalities, using target- and disease-relevant functional readouts to drive program decisions
• Develop, optimize, and validate immunological and cell-based assays in support of research programs
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in compliance with internal documentation standards
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data to internal stakeholders
• Contribute to scientific discussions and help drive innovation within the team

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-PhD in Immunology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or a related field with 0–3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience OR Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 4–7 years of hands-on laboratory research experience
• Proficiency in ELISA/MSD for quantitative protein detection and multiplex analysis
• Experience with cell culture, including maintenance and passaging of adherent cell lines as well as iPSC-derived cell types
• Experience working with primary immune cells (e.g., isolation, activation, and functional characterization)
• Demonstrated experience in neuroimmunology, including knowledge of immune cell biology in neurological or ophthalmic diseases
• Proven expertise in assay development and troubleshooting, with the ability to independently design, optimize, and validate experimental protocols
• Proficiency in ELISA/MSD for quantitative protein detection and multiplex analysis
• Experience with cell culture, including maintenance and passaging of adherent cell lines as well as iPSC-derived cell types
• Experience working with primary immune cells (e.g., isolation, activation, and functional characterization)
• Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting, managing experiments with minimal supervision while maintaining rigorous scientific standards
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Experience with co-culture systems or advanced in vitro models (e.g., organoids, 3D cultures, organ-on-a-chip)
• Experience with live-cell and high-content imaging and analyses
• Background or research experience in retinal disease
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to data integrity and reproducibility
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced research environment
• Collaborative mindset with a patient-focused approach to science
• Manager Notes:-100% onsite, 6 months with potential for extension, PhD (Immunology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or related).
• Strong background in neuroimmunology or immune cell biology (CNS, neuroinflammation, or ophthalmology).
• Lab-based role focused on neuroimmunology and retinal disease research.
• Design and execution of experiments to support target validation and preclinical programs.
• Hands-on experience with assay development optimization (ELISA, MSD required)
• Experience with primary immune cells (isolation, activation, functional assays) Strong cell culture experience (adherent lines iPSC-derived cells preferred

 
Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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