In Vitro Assay Scientist – Retinal & Vascular

TALENT Software Services; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Laboratories (MRL) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a contractor-level bench scientist with strong in vitro biochemical and cell-based assay capabilities to advance therapeutics for retinal diseases. The role involves collaboration across MRL Cambridge and MRL South San Francisco within a broader research network.

The candidate will contribute to endogenous and exogenous assay development, data analysis, and cross-disciplinary teamwork to drive target discovery in retinal vascular biology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biological Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in in vitro biochemical and cell-based assay development and execution, including compound handling and screening workflows.
• Strong hands-on laboratory experience in cell culture and cellular biology techniques.
• Industry experience in the development and execution of in vitro assays to support compound screening, validation, optimization, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to analyze data and communicate scientific findings effectively.
• High level of motivation, curiosity, and passion for scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Experience with primary endothelial or retinal epithelial cell culture.
• Perform highly complex in vitro assays to evaluate endothelial biology, including barrier function, transport, angiogenesis, differentiation, and specialization.
• Culture and maintain primary and immortalized cells used in in vitro assays.
• Routinely test compounds represent diverse mechanisms of action and characterize their pharmacological activity.
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data to project teams.
• Optimize and develop in vitro vascular integrity assays.
• Participate in team meetings and scientific discussions related to retinal disease and therapeutic target discovery.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records in electronic laboratory notebooks and adhere to safe laboratory practices.

Skills

Cell culture techniques

In vitro assays

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Research Laboratories (MRL) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a contractor-level bench scientist with strong in vitro biochemical and cell-based assay capabilities to advance therapeutics for retinal diseases. The role involves collaboration across MRL Cambridge and MRL South San Francisco within a broader research network.

The candidate will contribute to endogenous and exogenous assay development, data analysis, and cross-disciplinary teamwork to drive target discovery in retinal vascular biology.