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(StealthCo) Scientist: Biology and Cell Pharmacology

Foresite Labs · Boston · On-site

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About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually agile Scientist to join our stealth-mode biotech company and contribute to programs focused on hematopoietic cell biology. This laboratory-based role will be responsible for designing, executing, and interpreting in vitro experiments that generate actionable insights and support scientific decision-making.

What they're looking for

  • PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 0-2 years of industry experience preferred
  • BS or MS in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant industry research experience will be considered
  • Demonstrated experience in building novel cell-based assays is a strong plus
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of learning new techniques and scientific concepts quickly
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional teamwork and clear documentation
More about this role

We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually agile Scientist to join our stealth-mode biotech company and contribute to programs focused on hematopoietic cell biology. This laboratory-based role will be responsible for designing, executing, and interpreting in vitro experiments that generate actionable insights and support scientific decision-making.

The successful candidate will be mechanistically minded, able to connect experimental observations to underlying biology, build novel reproducible assays, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

The position is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the successful development of new drugs for patients within an early-stage therapeutics company backed by highly regarded investors.

  • Lead efforts to develop a novel therapeutic for the treatment of a hematologic disease with unmet medical need
  • Develop, optimize, and perform cell-based assays to evaluate the impact of compounds on:
  • Erythroid differentiation (e.g., flow cytometry markers,morphology)
  • Cell health (e.g., viability)
  • Protein-level readouts (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, high content imaging, Western blot)
  • RNA-level outcomes (e.g., qPCR)
  • Culture...

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