Associate Scientist – Neuroimmunology & CNS Cell Biology

Overview

Associate Scientist – Neuroimmunology & CNS Cell Biology — Cambridge, MA. Pay $42.00 - $46.75 / hour.

Employment type:

1 year contract with potential extension.

Location:

Cambridge, MA.

• Title:
  
  Associate Scientist – Neuroimmunology & CNS Cell Biology
• Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
• Job Location:
  
  Cambridge, MA
• Shift: 1st shift
• Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Compensation: $42-$46.75

The Neuroimmunology team is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Associate Scientist with a strong background in CNS cell biology to support research into novel therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across a multidisciplinary environment, including teams in genetics, chemical biology, immunology, and pharmacology.

• Culture and maintain stable cell lines, primary cells, and iPS-derived microglia and neurons.
• Design and execute disease-relevant, cell-based functional assays.
• Perform immunofluorescence staining and high-content imaging to analyze cellular phenotypes.
• Apply molecular and biochemical techniques including protein/RNA extraction, Western blotting, ELISA, and qPCR.
• Analyze data independently, including statistical evaluation, and present findings clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across multiple scientific disciplines.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of experimental work.

Education & Experience:

• BS/BA in Biology, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in industry or academic research settings.

Required Skills:

• Strong foundation in sterile technique and mammalian cell culture.
• Experience with immortalized cell lines and CNS cell models, including primary rodent neurons/glia and iPS-derived microglia or neurons.
• Familiarity with transfection methods (lipid-based, electroporation).
• Proficient in immunofluorescence staining and microscopy (e.g., high-content, confocal).
• Practical experience with data analysis and basic statistical methods.
• Working knowledge of mouse neuroanatomy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with high-content imaging systems and live-cell imaging.
• Quantitative image analysis experience (e.g., Image
  
  J, Cell Profiler).
• Hands-on experience with functional assays such as phagocytosis or cell motility.
• Familiarity with molecular biology tools for gene and protein expression analysis.

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