Scientist II

Job Title: Scientist II
Location: Cambridge, MA 02141
Job Duration: 12+ Months (Possibility of extension)

Pay Range: $66 – $71/hr. on W2
 
Therapeutic Area: Immunology and Inflammation – Type 2 Immunology Cluster
Company: Leading Global Healthcare Client
 
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated In-Vivo Pharmacologist to join our Type 2 Immunology Cluster within the Immunology and Inflammation Therapeutic Area. This hands-on, laboratory-based position requires a strong background in in-vivo pharmacology, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams and functions.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and perform in-vivo pharmacology experiments to support project goals, including study design, data collection, communication of results, and report writing.
• Summarize and present study data to project teams within set timelines.
• Generate pharmacology reports to support IND submissions.
• Apply established procedures and transform Client’s approaches into routine laboratory practice.
• Utilize advanced tools and methodologies to enhance evaluation of therapeutics’ mechanisms of action and identify new targets.
• Develop ex vivo analytical tools to maximize data read-outs from in vivo studies.
• Act as a technical contributor with the ability to troubleshoot experiments.
• Support the development of disease-relevant in-vivo models.
• Maintain meticulous and compliant laboratory records following Client quality guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to all federal, local, and Client animal welfare regulations.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

 
Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of immunology with mechanistic understanding of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases.
• Proficiency in establishing in vivo PK/PD and efficacy models of immunology/autoimmune diseases (e.g., DTH, DSS, T cell transfer model, ovalbumin-induced asthma).
• Extensive hands-on experience with rodent inflammatory models, molecular, cellular biology, and immunological assays (e.g., flow cytometry, cytokine measurement).
• Skilled in in vivo dosing, bleeding, handling techniques, and basic surgical procedures.
• Experience in compound or reagent preparation.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision with regular review of results.
• Proven ability to present study results clearly to project teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused, results-oriented environment.

 
Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant biopharmaceutical research experience, OR
• Ph.D. in Immunology, Pharmacology, or related field with at least 1 year relevant research experience in academia or biopharmaceutical industry.