Scientist I - Molecular Biology

Job Title: Scientist Exploratory Biologics

Location: Cambridge, MA

Department: Immunology Discovery

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our Exploratory Biologics team within the Immunology Discovery group. This role focuses on the design, expression, purification, and functional testing of therapeutic proteins using recombinant DNA technology. Its an exciting opportunity to contribute to early-stage drug discovery in a collaborative, fast-paced, and multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and generate therapeutic molecules using recombinant DNA techniques.
• Express and purify recombinant proteins, including monoclonal antibodies.
• Conduct in vitro functional assays using purified proteins in cellular systems.
• Perform multi-color flow cytometry using instruments such as BD Canto and MACSQuant; analyze data with FlowJo.
• Execute ELISA and MSD assays to quantify pro-inflammatory cytokines.
• Apply core cell biology and biochemical techniques such as tissue culture, transfection, cell line generation, SDS-PAGE, immunoprecipitation, and Western blotting.
• Utilize molecular biology methods including DNA/RNA handling, PCR, and qPCR.
• Conduct protein characterization using size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and mass spectrometry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.
• 23 years of relevant experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.
• Strong hands-on experience in recombinant protein expression and purification.
• Proficiency in designing and executing in vitro experiments using generated reagents.
• Solid understanding of immunology, cell biology, and molecular biology techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and innovative research environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and scientific development.
• The chance to contribute to impactful therapeutic discovery efforts.

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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.

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