Cell Biology Scientist

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Cambridge, MA, USA

Full-time

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is seeking a passionate and dedicated experimental Cell Biology Scientist. The candidate will work directly on the client site in Cambridge, MA and will collaborate with scientists from multiple therapeutic areas (Immunology and Neuroscience) to validate targets, drug candidates, and biomarkers with the objective to generate high throughput multi-modal data sets for companion diagnostic and biomarker discovery efforts across Immunology. The candidate will utilize various cytokine profiling platforms, including but not limited to, Olink, MSD, and Nomic to identify secreted protein signatures from healthy and diseased donors. The focus of the role will be to design and execute differentiated iPS-derived immune cell types for use in cell-based assays and to incorporate into intestine and skin organoid model systems for the client Immunology team. The candidate will support the client’s dynamic and innovative early discovery research environment and will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

This is a hands-on position. The ideal candidate shall have excellent lab skills, strong documentation skills, ability to analyze and summarize data to draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Design and execute cytokine assays to analyze cell culture supernatants using platforms such as Olink, MSD, and Nomic.
• Implement automation workflows to enable high-throughput analysis of supernatants from human cell and model systems, collaborating closely with experimental scientists within cross-functional groups.
• Conduct troubleshooting and quality control with platform-specific software, and interpret results from cytokine profiling experiments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including disease area biologists, pharmacologists, and chemists—to generate and deliver cytokine profiling datasets from PBMCs, primary cells, and iPSC-derived models, supporting biomarker discovery and companion diagnostic development.
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively to diverse scientific audiences, including client senior leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidate with PhD with 4+ years of experience in stem cell biology or related biological fields.
• Possess excellent communication skills with ability to present clear scientific data and project updates to a diverse group of scientists.
• Experience working in collaborative research environments to advance scientific projects.

Preferred

• Experience with cytokine profiling platforms, automation routines for high throughput data generation, handling diverse human cell and 3D model systems or sample matrices, and ability to perform biochemical assays are needed.
• Previous experience working on drug discovery projects.
• Experience in the field of Immunology.

Additional Information

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
• 45-60 Minute Onsite Meeting with the Team

Additional Details

Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of, Lexington, MA , are encouraged to apply.

Excellent Full-time Benefits Include

• comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Compensation: $130,000-137,000 annually

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team that’s making a difference in science every day.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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