Scientist

Description

• We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Associate Scientist to join our Dermatology Immunology group within Discovery Research.

• This individual will support early- through late-stage discovery programs by supporting complex in vitro experiments to study skin inflammation and immune biology.

• Onsite Expectations: Role is primarily lab-based. ~90% onsite for experimental execution, ~10% for data analysis and study design.

• In Vitro Model Development: Support and execute in vitro assays using primary skin and immune cells to model inflammatory disease mechanisms.

• Assay Execution: Perform proliferation, differentiation, and co-culture experiments. Support immunoassays such as ELISA, MSD, and luminescent readouts.

• Complex Systems: Work with or support 3D skin models, organoids, or microfluidic-based organ-on-chip systems. Experience is a plus but not required.

• Data & Documentation: Analyze and interpret experimental results. Document work clearly in electronic lab notebooks and present findings to the team.

• Techniques: Utilize cell culture, pipetting, qPCR, immunoassays, and support flow cytometry or imaging-based analysis where appropriate.

• Protocol Development: Adapt existing SOPs and contribute to optimization of assay workflows.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with scientists across dermatology, immunology, and other functional teams to support program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or;

• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.

• The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in primary cell culture, functional immunoassays, and an interest in complex 3D models like spheroids, organoids, or organ-on-chip systems.

• Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required.

• Experience with Immunoassays like ELISAs, MSDs is required

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with skin-relevant cell types (keratinocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial and immune cells).

• Familiarity with 3D or microfluidic systems (e.g., spheroids, organoids, organ-on-chip).

• Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred

• Experience with immunoassays such as ELISA, MSD, or luminescence platforms.

• Exposure to flow cytometry, imaging, is preferred but not required.

• Strong data organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.