Scientist II - Cellular Immunology

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Full Time

Job Title: Scientist Cellular Immunology

Location: Cambridge, MA

Department: Immunology Discovery

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Scientist to join our Immunology Discovery team. This role focuses on designing and executing in vitro cellular assays to evaluate therapeutic antibodies, contributing to early-stage drug discovery. Its a great opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative environment at the intersection of basic research and translational science.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and perform in vitro functional assays using primary human immune cells (T and B cells).
  • Conduct ADCC/ADCP assays and other immune-based functional tests to evaluate therapeutic candidates.
  • Operate and analyze multi-color flow cytometry experiments using instruments such as BD Canto and MACSQuant; analyze data with FlowJo.
  • Perform ELISA, MSD, and Luminex assays to quantify cytokines and other biomarkers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support therapeutic development strategies.
  • Document and communicate experimental findings clearly and effectively.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.
  • 23 years of hands-on experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.
  • Strong foundation in cellular immunology, including T cell and B cell biology.
  • Proficiency in primary immune cell culture and functional assay development.
  • Experience with flow cytometry and cytokine quantification platforms.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic, team-oriented environment focused on scientific innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in cutting-edge immunology research.
  • The chance to contribute to impactful therapeutic discoveries.

If interested, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 484530500
Originally Posted on: 7/9/2025

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