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Scientist III
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge | |
 Apr 07, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Scientist III
Work Location: Cambridge, MA 02141 Assignment Duration: 6 months with potential for extension HM Notes: 100% onsite, 6 months with potential for extension PhD (Immunology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or related). Strong background in neuroimmunology or immune cell biology (CNS, neuroinflammation, or ophthalmology). Lab-based role focused on neuroimmunology and retinal disease research Design and execution of experiments to support target validation and preclinical programs. Hands-on experience with assay development + optimization (ELISA, MSD required) Experience with primary immune cells (isolation, activation, functional assays) Strong cell culture experience (adherent lines + iPSC-derived cells preferred) Description: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Scientist to join our Retinal Immunology and Neuroinflammation team as a contingent worker. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at understanding immune mechanisms in retinal diseases, supporting our mission to develop transformative therapies for patients. Education & Experience Requirements PhD in Immunology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or a related field with 0-3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience OR Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 4-7 years of hands-on laboratory research experience Required Qualifications: * Demonstrated experience in neuroimmunology, including knowledge of immune cell biology in neurological or ophthalmic diseases * Proven expertise in assay development and troubleshooting, with the ability to independently design, optimize, and validate experimental protocols * Proficiency in ELISA/MSD for quantitative protein detection and multiplex analysis * Experience with cell culture, including maintenance and passaging of adherent cell lines as well as iPSC-derived cell types * Experience working with primary immune cells (e.g., isolation, activation, and functional characterization) * Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting, managing experiments with minimal supervision while maintaining rigorous scientific standards * Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with co-culture systems or advanced in vitro models (e.g., organoids, 3D cultures, organ-on-a-chip) * Experience with live-cell and high-content imaging and analyses * Background or research experience in retinal disease Main Responsibilities * Design and execute experiments to investigate and translate immune and neuroinflammatory mechanisms into therapeutic disease programs, supporting target validation from discovery through preclinical development * Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to support the screening of preclinical candidates across diverse modalities, using target- and disease-relevant functional readouts to drive program decisions * Develop, optimize, and validate immunological and cell-based assays in support of research programs * Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in compliance with internal documentation standards * Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data to internal stakeholders * Contribute to scientific discussions and help drive innovation within the team Competencies * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent written and verbal communication * Detail-oriented with a commitment to data integrity and reproducibility * Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced research environment * Collaborative mindset with a patient-focused approach to science | |