Scientist I, Rheumatology

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We are looking for a highly motivated scientist to join our Rheumatology team at the CRC Cambridge location. The ideal candidate should be driven, experienced, collaborative, adaptable, and productive. They will support in vitro research efforts for our existing early-stage portfolio programs. Responsibilities include conducting, analyzing, and reporting on in vitro assays to explore key biological questions related to rheumatic diseases, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The candidate should apply fundamental scientific principles to research and be skilled in laboratory techniques such as pipetting, cell culture, molecular biology, ELISA, and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Scientific Research: Design and execute precise in vitro experiments to advance understanding of rheumatic disease biology.
• Lab Techniques: Skillfully use methods like pipetting, cell culture, molecular biology, ELISA, and flow cytometry to collect quality data.
• Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret results accurately, creating reports and presentations to share with teams.
• Protocol Development: Follow and adapt experimental protocols while implementing new methods as needed.
• Lab Management: Maintain equipment and manage supplies to ensure efficient lab operations.
• Literature Review: Review literature for insights that aid experimental design and contribute ideas.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-disciplinary teams, offering scientific expertise to drive project progress.

Position will be hired based on level of experience.
Associate Scientist II or Scientist I.

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related discipline with typically 0-3 (MS) or 3-5+ (BS) years’ experience.
• Professional Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in cell culture techniques with a strong grasp of molecular biology, including practical expertise in ELISA and flow cytometry as advantageous skills.
• Communication Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to explain complex scientific ideas clearly and encourage collaborative dialogue.
• Interpersonal Capabilities: Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented setting, displaying strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Organizational Skills: Outstanding time management and organizational abilities, adept at handling multiple priorities and tasks effectively.
• Learning Aptitude: A proactive and adaptable learner with the ability to independently generate and assess data, while quickly acquiring and applying new skills.

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

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