Immunoassay & Flow Cytometry Scientist I

Sail Biomedicines, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sail Biomedicines is seeking a Scientist I to join the Preclinical and Translational Assays team. You will develop, optimize, and execute bioassays to characterize biological activity, mechanism, and immune responses for candidates enabled by Sail’s eRNA technology.

This lab-based, onsite role involves hands-on experimental work, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and data-driven troubleshooting to advance Sail’s platform and pipeline.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2–4+ years relevant laboratory experience (industry preferred).
• Hands-on experience with multiparameter flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture.
• Experience with automation, PBMC isolation, qPCR, ELISA/MSD, or related immunoassays.
• Strong experimental design and troubleshooting skills; able to document changes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and execute cell-based and immunoassay workflows and pharmacology readouts (e.g., potency/functional assays, biomarker assays, serology).
• Design and build multiparameter flow cytometry panels for preclinical in vivo study readouts and human PBMC samples.
• Develop and run serology assays (e.g., binding antibody, neutralization) using ELISA, MSD, or related platforms.
• Qualify/validate assays: accuracy/precision, sensitivity, range, robustness, and cross-study controls.
• Own assay readiness: generate SOPs, templates, and training materials; ensure reproducibility and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Automation

Mammalian cell culture

Multiparameter flow cytometry

Immunoassays

qPCR

Education

MS/PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

FlowJo

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Sail Biomedicines is seeking a Scientist I to join the Preclinical and Translational Assays team. You will develop, optimize, and execute bioassays to characterize biological activity, mechanism, and immune responses for candidates enabled by Sail’s eRNA technology.

This lab-based, onsite role involves hands-on experimental work, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and data-driven troubleshooting to advance Sail’s platform and pipeline.