Biologist III

Job Summary

Ready to advance your career at the forefront of immunology discovery? We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join a dynamic team in Worcester, MA, collaborating across multiple cross-functional teams to drive early drug discovery portfolio projects forward. Based at a state-of-the-art research facility equipped with advanced, industry-leading laboratory technology, you will focus on human intestinal organoid biology, ex vivo tissue processing, and cell-based in vitro assays from design through data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Culture, passage, and plate human intestinal organoids to support research objectives.
• Perform assays in primary 3D cell culture models such as Transwells or MPS/CIVM platforms.
• Test biologic and small molecule compounds in cell-based assays for functional readouts like cytokine release and gene expression.
• Execute advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques including ELISA, MSD, and qPCR.
• Process ex vivo human tissue and isolate organoids, fibroblasts, and immune cells.
• Design, execute, interpret, and document experimental results independently to validate hypotheses.

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
• BS in Biological Sciences or related field
• 4+ years of related industry experience
• Sterile in vitro cell culture techniques with challenging cell types
• Hands-on experience with primary human organoids and ex vivo human tissue processing
• Experience with 3D cell culture models (transwells or MPS/CIVM)
• Proficiency in ELISA, MSD, or Luminex

Skills

• Biology
• In Vitro
• Cell Cultures
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• AD&D
• Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401K plan