Research And Development Scientist

Senior Associate Scientist – BioDesign

Duration: 12 months

Location: Cambridge MA

Department: Research & Development

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Associate Scientist to join the BioDesign team. This is a hands-on lab role focused on designing and developing therapeutic proteins, including antibodies, to support treatments for immunological, neurodegenerative, and muscular diseases.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce antibodies and recombinant proteins using transient and stable expression systems
• Perform mammalian cell culture (CHO cells) in shake flasks
• Prepare plasmid DNA
• Conduct protein characterization assays (ELISA, MSD)
• Perform flow cytometry sample prep and analysis
• Accurately document experiments, data, and protocols

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in antibody/protein expression in CHO cells
• Strong mammalian cell culture skills
• Hands-on experience with ELISA or similar assays
• Good documentation and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with stable cell line generation / cell engineering
• Knowledge of flow cytometry
• Background in molecular biology
• Experience in immunoassays (MSD, ELISA) and protein purification