Scientist, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

Description

Generate custom lentiviral libraries and maintain extensive cell cultures. Generate edited pools of cells via lentiviral transduction and arrayed electroporation. Develop, modify, and customize such procedures as needed to succeed in specific cell lines and types, and at large scale. Generate single-cell data via several commercial workflows, including from 10x Genomics.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to a lead scientist in Systems Immunology Lab. Collaborates with and supports several multi-disciplinary experimental teams on a per-project basis.

We are seeking a scientist to join our Systems Immunology Lab in inflammation & Immunology Research Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating massive single-cell perturbational data using functional genomics and single cell transcriptomics technologies in collaboration with a small team.

Bachelors or Masters + 3 years of experience in Biology, Immunology, or a related field.

3+ years of hands‑on experience with standard cell culture techniques including primary immune cells handling and isolation, maintenance of cell lines and in vitro stimulation of primary immune cells, experience with standard molecular biology techniques including lentivirus infection, qPCR, western blot, and flow cytometry. Bonus: direct experience in pooled cell screening of immune cells using CRISPRi, CRISPRa, and other methods of in vitro gene editing.

• Typical bench work, including sitting, pipetting, lifting ?10lb items.

Intermediate Level.

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/hr.

• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge, MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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