About Us
Odyssey Therapeutics is propelling drug development beyond what is now possible to deliver medicines that address critical needs of patients with inflammatory diseases and cancer. We achieve unprecedented speed and efficiency by bringing together a target-centric approach, a toolbox of cutting-edge technologies, and a team of accomplished, world-class drug hunters. By reimagining the drug development process, we are creating a deep and broad drug pipeline that holds the potential to transform human health.
Position Details
Job Title: Senior / Scientist Immunology
Location: Boston, MA
Employment Type: Full-Time, onsite
Department: R&D
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced biologist to join the Odyssey team at our laboratories in Boston, MA. Working with project leaders and senior scientists, you will conduct experiments to drive scientific research in the field of immunology. You will work as a member of an integrated project team to develop drugs for the treatment of inflammatory-mediated disease.
You will work in a cross-disciplinary, fast-moving environment, and will be drawing upon your experience to drive drug discovery projects forward. You will possess strong communication skills, be a world-class scientist, and have a proven record of developing science.
As a key member of the Odyssey team, you will be an important voice in the evolution of Odyssey’s science and direction, offering opportunities to grow and make an impact on the company. Odyssey prides itself as an organization with an exceptionally talented team with a broad range of skills and scientific experiences. Together with your colleagues, you will help shape the Odyssey culture, strategic direction, and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and conduct biochemical, cellular, and immunology assays in both immortalized and primary cells
- Develop, implement and, execute experiments
- Propose recommendations for best approaches to investigate scientific problems
- Participate in formulating research plans and methods
- Conduct your research in a manner compliant with laboratory requirements, including safety and record keeping
- Collaborate with team members to provide and interpret experimental results
- Communicate results effectively and in a timely manner
About You
- Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline with at least five years’ professional laboratory experience
- Working knowledge of principles in molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology
- Full command of tissue culture procedures
- Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and maintenance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team environment
- Ability to scientifically challenge others constructively and demonstrate exceptional ability working in a team environment
- Record of innovative thinking, and ability to propose and champion new ideas and solve problems
- If you bring experience in immunological, biochemical, and molecular techniques including isolation of primary cells, quantification of mRNA (qPCR) and protein expression, ELISA, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, multiplex assays, molecular cloning, proximity-based assays, biochemical and cellular screening assays, flow-cytometry you will have an immediate impact at Odyssey
- Experience with animal models is a plus
Top Skills
What We Do
At Odyssey, we are creating next generation precision medicines for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases with class-leading speed, efficiency and rigor through our highly integrated drug hunting engine.
