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Scientist, Cellular & Molecular Biology – Lexington, MA

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Job Summary

Hands-on scientist in cellular biology and preclinical research designing and executing cell-based assays, handling human clinical samples in a BSL-2 lab, and generating mechanistic data to support product innovation in health and beauty applications.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

•Design, optimize and execute in vitro and ex vivo cellular assays to support preclinical research and translational studies.
•Perform routine and advanced cell culture techniques, including primary cells, immortalized cell lines, and co-culture systems.
•Handle, process, and analyze human clinical samples (e.g., skin, blood-derived, or other biospecimens) in compliance with BSL 2, biosafety and ethical guidelines.
•Develop, qualify, and run mechanistic and proof-of-concept assays to assess cellular responses (e.g., inflammation, barrier function, immune signaling, viability, differentiation).
•Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Data Science, Regulatory Affairs, and Biotechnology) to integrate cellular data into broader study frameworks.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 125,000 annually

Key Requirements

•Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related life science field (Master’s with significant relevant experience may be considered).
•Strong hands-on expertise in cell culture and cellular assay development for preclinical research.
•Demonstrated experience working in a BSL 2 laboratory, including handling of human-derived clinical samples.
•Proven ability to design experiments, troubleshoot assays, and generate high-quality, reproducible data.
•Experience with translational or preclinical models supporting human health or dermatological research is strongly preferred.

Experience:BiotechCosmeticsDermatologyPreclinicalCell biology

Education:PhD / Doctorate

Skills:CollaborationTroubleshootingData interpretationProblem-solvingCommunication

Tech Stack:Flow cytometryImaging-based assaysELISAQPCRWestern blottingCell cultureBSL-2Co-culture

Company Brief

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Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

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