Scientist, Translation Biology
Primary Talent Partners · Cambridge, MA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$63–$73/hrContract
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes description, responsibilities, qualifications, etc. We need headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We have Pay: $63.00 - $73.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. So Pay section exists. Schedule: 100% Onsite. So Schedule section exists. Benefits: they say no Benefits, but ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. That's somewhat benefits info. Should we include Benefits? The posting mentions no Benefits but supplemental package. That's still benefits info. We can include Benefits section with that detail. Must not include filler like "not specified". It's specified. So include Benefits.
About the role: we have description paragraph at start: "This is a contract position supporting the discovery and development of in vivo CAR-T cell therapies..." That's about the role. So we can have About the role section.
Responsibilities: there is a list under Key Responsibilities with bullet points. We'll put those in
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Requirements: Might be same as Qualifications? The posting has Must-have Qualifications and Nice-to-have Qualifications. Could combine into Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to decide what goes where. Likely Requirements = mandatory qualifications; Qualifications = nice-to-have? Or Skills = technical skills list. We'll map:
- About the role: description paragraph.
- Responsibilities: bullet list of Key Responsibilities.
- Requirements: Must-have Qualifications (the list).
- Qualifications: Nice-to-have Qualifications (list).
- Skills: Technical Skills and Non-Technical Skills (maybe combine). Could split but we have heading Skills; we can put both technical and non-technical skills there.
- Benefits: mention no PTO, no Benefits, ACA-compliant supplemental package.
- Pay: $63.00 - $73.00/hr; W2 contract.
- Schedule: 100% Onsite.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Also no Job ID etc.
We must preserve all substantive information. Ensure we don't lose any details.
Let's extract details.
About the role description: "This is a contract position supporting the discovery and development of in vivo CAR-T cell therapies for autoimmune indications and other malignancies within the Immunology & Translational Biology Research organization. This individual will design and execute a broad range of in vivo and ex vivo experimental workflows, interpret results to determine next steps, maintain rigorous digital and physical records, and contribute scientific judgment to the continuous improvement of assays and protocols. The successful candidate will be a technically skilled, highly organized, and intellectually curious scientist who can operate independently on complex problems while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams - balancing rigorous protocol adherence with sound scientific judgment and proactive cross-functional collaboration."
That's the description.
Responsibilities bullet list: Let's capture each bullet:
- In Vivo & Ex Vivo Studies: Execute mouse studies supporting in vivo CAR-T programs, including organ harvest, tissue dissociation, and downstream processing of mouse organs, cell line maintenance, human PBMCs, and NHP samples.
- Flow Cytometry: Design, optimize, and execute multiparameter (10+ color) flow cytometry panels for immunophenotyping and functional readouts; perform data analysis using FlowJo and present findings to project teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- LNP Transfection: Design and perform lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-mediated transfection experiments to support in vivo delivery platform development; evaluate potency of formulated tLNPs using cell-based assays and propose protocol refinements
- T & PBMC Cell Culture: Maintain and activate primary human T and PBMC cell cultures; design co-culture systems and functional assays to assess lymphocyte biology and targeted killing efficacy against specific targets.
- Functional Assays: Execute flow cytometry-based and Incucyte live-cell imaging functional assays to assess cell health, proliferation, cytotoxicity, and engagement.
- Digital Record-Keeping & Benchling: Maintain complete, contemporaneous, accurate, and audit-ready experimental records in Benchling, including ELNs, protocols, results, and reagent inventory.
- Protocol Adherence & Scientific Judgment: Follow established SOPs with strict attention to detail while proactively identifying discrepancies, deviations, or opportunities for optimization and escalating or resolving them appropriately.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface with partner teams (e.g., CMC) to coordinate experiments, share data, and provide technical support including hands-on training for flow cytometry or assay execution.
- Logistics & Planning: Manage scheduling of complex multi-step experiments, reagent ordering, biosample coordination, and equipment bookings to ensure uninterrupted research operations.
Also there is a paragraph about Team Structure - how does this role fit with the team etc. That might be part of About the role or Responsibilities? It's more about role expectations. Could be included in About the role or maybe a separate section but we don't have heading for that. We'll incorporate into About the role maybe after description.
But we must not invent headings. We'll keep About the role as description plus maybe the team structure paragraph.
Let's extract Team Structure paragraph:
"Team Structure - how does this role fit with the teamReports to: Senior Scientist, Immunology & Translational BiologyKey Internal Interfaces: Translational Biology, Immunology, CMCKey External Interfaces: CRO/vendor coordination as neededRole in Team The EG-100 Scientist operates under limited supervision, designing and executing the next logical step. In a series of related experiments while demonstrating independence on complex, sometimes ambiguous problems. This individual is expected to:Deliver high-quality data with consistency and reproducibility, based on interpretation of prior resultsDevelop new or alternative protocols and troubleshoot routine problems independentlyMake decisions that impact the entire work group/project team, choosing between multiple options to resolve complex problemsManage their own experimental schedule with logistical competenceFlag discrepancies and propose solutions, rather than simply executing tasksAct as a technical point of contact and functional mentor within the work groupContribute meaningfully to cross-functional activities, presentations, and team documentationThis is not a purely task-execution role—scientific curiosity, proactive communication, and a drive for continuous improvement are core expectations at this level, along with an increasing mentorship and technical-leadership footprint."
We can include that in About the role or maybe as part of Responsibilities? It's more about role expectations. I'll add to About the role after the initial description.
Now Requirements (Must-have Qualifications) list:
- B.S. with 5+ years, M.S. with 3+ years of academic/industry experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a closely related life science discipline
- Ability to work on-site under a contract engagement, 1-year duration (subject to extension/renewal per business need)
- Demonstrated expertise in multiparameter flow cytometry (panel design, execution, and analysis via FlowJo), with a track record of designing new experimental approaches
- Experience with functional assays (flow-based or live-cell imaging platforms such as Incucyte)
- Experience with ex vivo tissue processing from mouse organs, human PBMCs, and/or NHP samples
- Experience with LNP and electroporation-based transfection methods
- Experience with primary T and PBMC cell culture, activation, and viability assessment as well as cell line maintenance
- Proficiency in Benchling (ELN, protocols, inventory management)
- Demonstrated ability to maintain meticulous records and follow complex multi-step protocols
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot routine problems independently, and propose new or alternative protocols
- Proven organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent experiments and act as a technical point of contact within the work group
Nice-to-have Qualifications list:
- Experience in autoimmune and oncology disease models or CAR-T cell biology
- Familiarity with IND-enabling study workflows or GLP-adjacent environments
- Experience with cell sorting, MSD, ELISA, IHC staining, and/or widefield/confocal microscopy
- Exposure to cross-functional or multi-site collaboration (e.g., CRO liaison, partner team coordination)
- Proficiency in GraphPad Prism and/or JMP for data visualization and analysis
- Prior experience mentoring junior scientists or contributing to publications/patents
Technical Skills list (maybe duplicate of above but we can include):
- Multiparameter Flow Cytometry (design, execution, FlowJo analysis)
- Ex Vivo Tissue Processing (mouse organs, human PBMCs, NHP samples)
- LNP Transfection (lipid nanoparticle-mediated delivery)
- T Cell & PBMC Cell Culture (primary human cells, activation, co-culture)
- Functional Assays (flow-based cytotoxicity, Incucyte live-cell imaging)
- Benchling ELN (protocol writing, data entry, inventory)
- In Vivo Mouse Study Support
- GraphPad Prism / JMP (data visualization)
- Scientific/Technical Writing (protocols, regulatory documents)
Non-Technical Skills list:
- Organizational Excellence: Demonstrates proactive scheduling, supply management, and logistical coordination to keep complex, multi-step in vivo / ex vivo programs running without interruption. Anticipates downstream needs (e.g., reagent lead times, instrument availability, biosample scheduling) and coordinates across multiple concurrent experiments.
- Attention to Detail: Documents all experimental steps completely in Benchling in real time and ensures data integrity from bench to analysis. Flags inconsistencies in reagent lots, instrument performance, or protocol deviations immediately.
- Scientific Judgment & Independent Thinking: Designs the next logical step in a series of experiments based on interpretation of prior results; develops new or alternative protocols rather than simply following established ones; resolves complex problems by choosing between multiple options.
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Acts as a functional mentor to junior team members; may act as a technical point of contact for the work group; makes presentations in small, multidisciplinary meetings to convey clear, key messages.
- Collaboration & Communication: Interfaces comfortably with partner functions, explains issues and builds alignment around complex situations, and adapts communication style for the audience.
Additional Standout Experience etc: "Required Experience 3+ years with M.S.; 5+ years with B.S." Already covered. "Preferred Experience 3+ years with M.S" duplicate. "Overqualified Indicators / Similar Titles PhD" maybe not needed. "Target Companies Education & Certifications: Education Required B.S. Education Preferred M.S." Already.
We should not duplicate info excessively but preserve all substantive info. Might be okay to have some overlap but better to avoid redundancy. We'll include each piece once.
We'll structure:
About the role
... description + team structure paragraph.
Responsibilities
- ... each bullet.
Requirements
- ... must-have qualifications.
Qualifications
- ... nice-to-have qualifications.
Skills
Maybe split into Technical Skills and Non-Technical Skills subheadings? But we only allowed headings list; we could still usefor Skills and then inside have
- for technical and another
- for non-technical? Might be okay. Or we could make two sections: Technical Skills and Non-Technical Skills but not in allowed list. Better to keep Skills heading and include both technical and non-technical bullets.
We'll combine technical and non-technical into one list? Might be long but okay.
Alternatively we could make two
sections: Technical Skills and Non-Technical Skills, but they aren't in the prescribed list; but the instruction says "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., implying those are examples, not exclusive list. So we could add other headings if needed. But to be safe, we stick to those. We'll put all skills under Skills. We'll list technical skills bullets then non