Scientist

Description

Generate custom lentiviral libraries and maintain extensive cell cultures. Generate edited pools of cells via lentiviral transduction and arrayed electroporation. Develop, modify, and customize such procedures as needed to succeed in specific cell lines and types, and at large scale. Generate single-cell data via several commercial workflows, including from 10x Genomics.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to a lead scientist in Systems Immunology Lab. Collaborates with and supports several multi-disciplinary experimental teams on a per-project basis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

We are seeking a scientist to join our Systems Immunology Lab in inflammation & Immunology Research Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating massive single-cell perturbational data using functional genomics and single cell transcriptomics technologies in collaboration with a small team.

Bachelors or Masters + 3 years of experience in Biology, Immunology, or a related field

3+ years of hands-on experience with standard cell culture techniques including primary immune cells handling and isolation, maintenance of cell lines and in vitro stimulation of primary immune cells, experience with standard molecular biology techniques including lentivirus infection, qPCR, western blot, and flow cytometry. Bonus: direct experience in pooled cell screening of immune cells using CRISPRi, CRISPRa, and other methods of in vitro gene editing.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Typical bench work, including sitting, pipetting, lifting ?10lb items

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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