Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
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We are currently seeking a highly motivated and passionate scientist specializing in cellular immunology and biology to join our team in the Immunology Discovery department based in Cambridge, MA.
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The candidate will focus on establishing novel therapeutic modalities using multiple in vitro assays, including primary immune cell and fibroblast cell culture, immunology assays, and basic biology and biochemical skills.
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The scientist will be responsible for the execution and analysis of the data.
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This position offers a unique opportunity for a talented scientist to work in a dynamic, innovative, and multi-disciplinary environment to develop their career at the interface of basic research and cutting-edge early drug discovery.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Must have a bachelor's degree in Biological Science or a related field with 3-5 years of experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setup.
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A Master's degree with 1-3 years of industrial experience or a Ph.D. is preferred.
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Extensive hands-on experience in immunology, especially with multi-color flow cytometry (BD Canto II / Fortessa / LSR II), and independently analyzing data using analytical software such as FlowJo is required.
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Motivated to execute well-thought-out and well-planned in vitro experiments using the tool reagents generated.
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Basic cell biology and biochemical skills, including tissue culture, transfection, and cell line generation.
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mRNA LNP candidate screening and assay experience is preferable.
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Biology and biochemical assays, qPCR, RT-PCR, Western Blotting will be a nice to have.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.