Scientist

The Immunology R&D organization is expanding its team at the Cambridge Research Center in Cambridge, MA. We are looking to fulfill a short-term need with mesoscale discovery (MSD) analysis through December, 2025 with a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our Immunology Department. Our team is dedicated to discovering new targets for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases through computational analysis of human disease tissue-derived datasets and validating these targets using in vitro and in vivo experimental methods to positively impact patient lives. In addition to supporting MSD needs within the Department of Immunology, the candidate will assist with various assays within dermatology, including RNA isolation and PCR. The ideal candidate will have MSD experience, but experience with ELISA is acceptable.

location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $35.00 - 40.50 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to perform protein/cytokine measurements using MSD and ELISA
• Demonstrated ability to perform RNA isolation and run quantitative PCR

Key Company Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable high performance
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
• Embraces the ideas of others and nurtures innovation to make possibilities real

qualifications:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, immunology or other biological sciences with 1-4 (BS/BA) years of experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and their teams

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skills: Molecular Biology, Immunology, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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