Scientist I (MSD) - Onsite

• 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.
• We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated individual to join a team that validates targets. This position requires passion, attention to detail, prior hands-on experience and teamwork.

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

• Position will be hired based on level of experience.
• Bachelors degree in molecular biology, immunology or other biological sciences with 1-4 (BS/BA) years of experience
• Top Skills: MSD, ELISA, RNA Isolation and PCR
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and their teams

• 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

Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable) Job Requirement

• MSD
• Meso Scale Discovery
• ELISA
• PCR
• QPCR
• RTPCR
• dPCR
• ddPCR
• DNA/RNA extraction
• protein/cytokine measurements

MSD Meso Scale Discovery ELISA PCR QPCR RTPCR dPCR ddPCR DNA/RNA extraction protein/cytokine measurements