Scientist III

Adecco Medical & Science is hiring a Scientist III for our Pharmaceutical partner in Cambridge, MA. The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $88 and $90.21 Hourly wage may depend upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, Daily Pay, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Scientist III Description: Job 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 0u20133 years of postdoctoral or industry experience OR Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 4u20137 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 Pay Details: $89.00 to $90.21 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Created: 2026-04-09