Scientist III, Cellular Biology and Automation

Cambridge, MA
job summary:

  • Join a top-tier global pharmaceutical leader in Cambridge, MA, as a Scientist III, Cellular Biology and Automation. This onsite role offers an exciting opportunity to advance neurodegenerative disease research by merging advanced cell biology with cutting-edge laboratory automation.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $60.00 - 68.25 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

  • Scale up and maintain primary, immortalized, and iPSC-derived cell models using both manual and automated methods.
  • Adapt existing manual cell culture assays to advanced automated robotic hardware and workflows.
  • Collaborate on method development to differentiate iPSCs into complex models of neurological disease.
  • Derive, characterize, and maintain CRISPR KO pools and clonal cell lines.
  • Manage and track the cell line inventory system, distributing fresh and cryopreserved resources to collaborators.

qualifications:

Required:

  • BS/MS in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field with 5+ years of experience.
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing cellular models for drug discovery.
  • Proven expertise in primary, iPSC, complex cell models, and immortalized cell cultures.
  • Strong background in cell biology techniques and assay development.
Preferred:

  • Experience with automated cell culture robotics (e.g., Sartorius CompacT SelecT).
  • Experience with neural or microglial models.
  • Industrial experience in early-stage drug discovery.
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skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), CRISPR


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Posted 2026-05-12

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