Scientist I

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing firm is looking for an Associate Scientist with experience in MSD analysis to support the Immunology Department at the Cambridge Research Center. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in molecular biology and hands-on experience in protein measurements and RNA isolation. This role encourages teamwork and innovative thinking to improve patient outcomes across autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disease research.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in a relevant biological science role.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform MSD and ELISA for protein/cytokine measurements.
• Conduct RNA isolation and quantitative PCR.
• Assist with various assays within dermatology.

Skills

MSD experience

Protein/cytokine measurements

RNA isolation

Quantitative PCR

ELISA

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology or related field

Job description

Job Description

Duration: 05 Months Contract

Employment Type: W-2

Key Responsibilities:

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 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

Key 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

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Jyoti

Email: [e-mail]

Internal Id: 25-45773