Scientist III

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a notable global biopharmaceutical organization known for pioneering innovative therapies and advancing breakthrough scientific research in Cambridge, MA.** **Scientist III** **Location:** Cambridge, MA **Schedule:** Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST **Pay Rate:** Up to $ 90.21/hour **Assignment Type:** Contract **Work Arrangement:** Full-Time **Position Overview** Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Scientist III to join an innovative Retinal Immunology and Neuroinflammation research team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on understanding immune mechanisms involved in retinal diseases and advancing novel therapeutic approaches for patients. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative and fast-paced research environment, supporting target validation, assay development, translational biology initiatives, and preclinical research programs. **Key Responsibilities** + Design and execute experiments investigating immune and neuroinflammatory mechanisms involved in retinal diseases. + Support target validation activities from discovery through preclinical development. + Develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and validate immunological and cell-based assays. + Collaborate with cross-functional scientific teams and external research partners. + Support screening and evaluation of preclinical therapeutic candidates using disease-relevant functional assays. + Perform quantitative protein analysis using ELISA and MSD platforms. + Maintain and culture adherent cell lines and iPSC-derived cell types. + Isolate, activate, and characterize primary immune cells. + Analyze and interpret experimental data and communicate findings to project teams. + Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records in accordance with company standards. + Contribute to scientific discussions, innovation initiatives, and research strategy development. **Required Qualifications** **Education & Experience** **One of the following is required:** + PhD in Immunology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or related scientific discipline with 0-3 years of postdoctoral and/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 **Technical Qualifications** + Demonstrated expertise in neuroimmunology and immune cell biology + Experience working in neurological, inflammatory, ophthalmic, or related disease research + Strong assay development, optimization, troubleshooting, and validation experience + Hands-on experience with ELISA and/or MSD platforms + Experience maintaining and culturing adherent cell lines + Experience working with iPSC-derived cell types + Experience isolating and characterizing primary immune cells + Ability to independently design and execute laboratory experiments + Strong scientific problem-solving and analytical skills **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with retinal biology or retinal disease research + Experience with co-culture systems + Experience with organoids, 3D culture models, or organ-on-a-chip technologies + Experience with live-cell imaging and high-content imaging platforms + Translational biology or preclinical drug discovery experience + Biopharmaceutical industry experience **Desired Competencies** + Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Exceptional attention to detail and data integrity + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative research environment + Strong organizational and project management skills + Patient-focused scientific mindset + Ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams **Why Work for Adecco?** + Weekly Pay + 401(k) Plan + Skills Training + Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law; and holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. **IMPORTANT:** This position is being recruited for by Adecco's Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office. For opportunities available through Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences, please visit: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit: The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. **Pay Details:** $80.00 to $90.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. 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