Scientist

Currently I have an opening for a Scientist II located in Cambridge, MA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Scientist II to join Sanofi’s Immunology and Inflammation Therapeutic Area (I&I TA) located in Cambridge, MA.
• Focusing on developing next generation drugs for the treatment of type 2 inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis and asthma, this candidate will contribute to efforts of developing drug candidates toward clinical development.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for generating preclinical data to support development of various compounds, via the execution of preclinical in vitro and supporting in vivo studies, to screen, profile and strengthen our mechanistic biological understanding of drug molecules.
• The position requires an ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment, as well as excellent technical/written/oral communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be curious in exploring new paths for scientific discoveries and bold in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas.
• A strong working knowledge and demonstrated track record in Immunology is highly preferred.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong laboratory experience and technical expertise in in vitro cellular immunology (including ELISA, MSD, Co-IP, assay development, tissue culture, flow cytometry, primary immune cell assays, cell fractionation) and ex vivo tissue processing and analysis.
• Direct experience in imaging using confocal microscopy is a plus.
• Work within the project team to design, execute, troubleshoot, analyze, and document in vitro and in vivo experiments to drive research data package generation to support IND-filing.
• BS in biology with 5+ years of research experience in laboratory setting/ MS in biology or Immunology with 3+ years of research experience in laboratory setting.
• Hands-on experience working with human and animal primary immune cells such as PBMCs.
• Experience with in vivo immunological experiments/techniques and ex vivo cultures.
• Familiarity with technologies commonly used to assess immunological endpoints, including ELISA/MSD, western blot/JESS and multi-parameter flow cytometry.
• Strong working knowledge and research experience in type 2 immunology (preferred).

Technical Information:

• Pay: $65-71 hourly, depending on experience level
• Onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm
• 9-month contract with potential for extension/conversion to permanent