Sr. Scientist, Stromal Immunology

Join our Immunology team in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and help shape the future of treatments for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. In this fully lab-based role, you will evaluate and apply novel experimental approaches, partnering across departments with discovery teams to implement cutting-edge laboratory technologies. You will drive the identification of innovative therapeutic targets and contribute directly to the development of new therapies and medicines that improve patient lives.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret complex datasets to identify and validate novel targets in immunology, inflammation, and autoimmunity.
• Apply knowledge of key signal transduction pathways to design appropriate experiments.
• Be a key contributor in lab and in meetings to progress multiple programs.
• Conceptualize and enact innovative approaches (including novel technologies) to solve program objectives and issues.
• Manage project-specific milestones and timelines.
• Communicate science and strategy to stakeholders and management.
• Collaborate effectively both internally and externally, within and across functional areas.
• Demonstrate a “one-team” mindset by proactively engaging in and leading lab and department initiatives.
• Actively participate in cultural initiatives and embrace DE&I principles, promote psychological safety, and support a work environment that positively influences others.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Biological Sciences, Immunology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related STEM field with 7+ years of professional research experience, M.Sc. with 4+ years of professional research experience, or PhD with 0+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of immunology and cell biology.
• Experience with primary stromal cell cultures preferred.
• Practical experience in performing and analyzing complex multicellular systems.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data from key biological, biochemical, and immunological assay systems and design appropriate follow-up experiments.
• Knowledgeable in immunofluorescence microscopy/high-content imaging and multi-color flow cytometry preferred.
• Preferred: knowledge of inflammatory and/or auto-immunity related mechanisms of disease.

Skills

• 3D Cell Culture
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Cell Cultures
• Cytotoxicity
• Fibrosis
• Flow Cytometry
• High Content Screening
• Immunoassays
• Immunology
• Inflammatory Diseases
• Molecular Biology
• Multi-Color Flow Cytometry
• Primary Cell Culture
• Tissue Cell Culture
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Passion for innovation and problem-solving
• Team player with effective written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $119,100.00 - $187,500.00. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.