Dermatology Assays Scientist: Lab Anchor and Data Support

ODDITY; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

ODDITY is seeking an Associate Scientist in Cambridge, MA to be the hands-on anchor for dermatology assay workflows, executing and optimizing experiments that support target validation and translational substantiation. You will own day-to-day bench execution and mentor junior staff in a fast-moving, data-driven environment.

You will work on cell-based and biochemical assays, ex vivo skin explants, and diffusion studies, contributing to protocol improvements, QC, and reproducible data for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years hands-on lab experience in cell/molecular biology; experience with mammalian cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Execute and troubleshoot cell-based, biochemical, and phenotypic assays: ELISA, MSD, HTRF/TR-FRET, qPCR, reporter gene assays, viability/cytotoxicity, and flow cytometry.
• Run in vitro safety packages including genotoxicity, phototoxicity, sensitization, and irritation screens under SOPs.
• Support ex vivo human skin explant studies: tissue handling, sample prep, endpoint readouts, coordination with analytics.
• Assist with IVPT / Franz diffusion experiments: chamber setup, sampling, permeation handling, LC/MS handoff logistics.
• Maintain cell lines, reagents, and lab inventory; ensure QC and traceability.
• Optimize existing protocols for throughput, reproducibility, and cost efficiency.
• Draft and maintain SOPs, ELN entries, and raw data packages for internal/external handoff.
• Perform basic data analysis and figure prep for updates.
• Flag anomalies, propose troubleshooting paths, document deviations.
• Support a collaborative, high-skill R&D environment and promote team culture.
• Organize community-building activities.
• Ensure a clean, safe lab with PPE compliance.

Skills

Cell/molecular biology

Multiplex immunoassays

qPCR

Flow cytometry

CRISPR/RNAi

Mammalian cell culture

3D models

Data analysis

Documentation discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences (Master's preferred)

Tools

Western blot

LC-MS

Primer design

Cloning

Nucleic acid preparation

Job description

ODDITY is seeking an Associate Scientist in Cambridge, MA to be the hands-on anchor for dermatology assay workflows, executing and optimizing experiments that support target validation and translational substantiation. You will own day-to-day bench execution and mentor junior staff in a fast-moving, data-driven environment.

You will work on cell-based and biochemical assays, ex vivo skin explants, and diffusion studies, contributing to protocol improvements, QC, and reproducible data for