Senior Dermatology Assay Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

In-office Cambridge location

Job summary

ODDITY LABS is seeking a Senior Research Associate to serve as the hands-on technical anchor for dermatology assay workflows in our Cambridge, MA laboratory. You will execute, optimize, and document experiments that support target validation and translational substantiation, working closely with PhD scientists and training junior staff.

You will manage cell-based, biochemical, and ex vivo assays, ensure assay reliability, and contribute to data generation and SOP improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field; Master's preferred.
• 4–5 years of hands-on lab experience in cell/molecular biology.
• Proficiency in multiplex immunoassays, qPCR, and cell-based screening.
• Experience with reporter cell lines, flow cytometry, ELISA, and cytokine profiling.
• Strong documentation discipline and reproducible record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Execute and troubleshoot cell-based, biochemical, and phenotypic assays including ELISA, MSD, HTRF/TR-FRET, qPCR, reporter gene assays, viability assays, and flow cytometry.
• Support ex vivo tissue studies and IVPT/Franz diffusion experiments, coordinating with partners and handling samples.
• Maintain cell lines, reagents, and inventory; ensure QC and traceability of experiments.
• Optimize protocols for throughput, reproducibility, and cost efficiency.
• Draft and maintain SOPs and ELN entries for internal review and partner handoffs.

Skills

Multiplex immunoassays

qPCR

Cell-based screening

Flow cytometry

Biochemical assays

Fluorescence imaging

Mammalian cell culture

Genetic manipulation

Protein quantification

Histology

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, bioengineering, chemistry, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LC/MS

Job description

ODDITY LABS is seeking a Senior Research Associate to serve as the hands-on technical anchor for dermatology assay workflows in our Cambridge, MA laboratory. You will execute, optimize, and document experiments that support target validation and translational substantiation, working closely with PhD scientists and training junior staff.

You will manage cell-based, biochemical, and ex vivo assays, ensure assay reliability, and contribute to data generation and SOP improvements.