Katalyst CRO ยท 2 months ago
Scientist II-Cellular Immunology
Cambridge, MA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKatalyst CRO is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Scientist to join the Immunology Discovery team based in Cambridge, MA. This role involves contributing to the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies by performing in vitro cellular and immunological assays in a collaborative and innovative environment.
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Responsibilities
Design, execute, and analyse in vitro biological and functional cellular assays to evaluate therapeutic antibodies
Perform primary human T and B cell culture and associated functional assays, including ADCC and ADCP
Utilize and maintain flow cytometry instruments (e.g., Canto, MACSQuant) and independently analyse data using FlowJo or equivalent software
Conduct ELISA, MSD, and Luminex cytokine assays to measure inflammatory protein levels
Conceptualize and design experimental strategies to support reagent and therapeutic antibody development
Maintain detailed records, prepare technical reports, and present findings to project teams
Collaborate closely with cross-functional scientists in a dynamic, team-oriented research environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or a related field
23 years of hands-on experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical research setting
Proven expertise in primary immune cell culture, flow cytometry, and functional immunoassays
Strong understanding of T-cell and B-cell biology and fundamental immunology principles
Excellent technical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple experiments simultaneously
Preferred
Bachelor's (3+ years' work experience) or master's degree (1+ years') in biological sciences
Training or work experience in immunology with T/B cell
Human primary immune cell culture, functional assays, ADCC/ADCP assays
Multi-colour flow cytometry, Luminex/MSD cytokine assays
Experience on human/mouse blood and tissue samples
Company
Katalyst CRO
Katalyst CRO | Advancing Healthcare & Life Sciences with Expert Research & Regulatory Solutions Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences (Katalyst CRO) is a Global Contract Research and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization (CRO) dedicated to driving innovation in research, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide.
51-200 employees
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