**Duration: 05 Months Contract** **Key Responsibilities:** + The Immunology R&D organization is expanding its team at the Cambridge Research Center in Cambridge, MA. We are looking to fulfill a short-term need with **mesoscale discovery (MSD) analysis** with a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our Immunology Department. Our team is dedicated to discovering new targets for treating **autoimmune** and **chronic inflammatory diseases** through computational analysis of human disease tissue-derived datasets and validating these targets using in vitro and in vivo experimental methods to positively impact patient lives. In addition to supporting MSD needs within the Department of Immunology, the candidate will assist with various assays within **dermatology,** including **RNA isolation and PCR** . The ideal candidate will have **MSD experience,** but experience with **ELISA is acceptable.** We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated individual to join a team that validates targets. This position requires passion, attention to detail, prior hands-on experience and teamwork. **Key Responsibilities:** + Demonstrated ability to perform **protein/cytokine measurements** using MSD and ELISA + Demonstrated ability to perform **RNA isolation** and run **quantitative PCR** **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, immunology or other biological sciences with 1-4 (BS/BA) years of experience + Excellent communication skills + Ability to collaborate with peers and their teams **Key Competencies:** + Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable high performance + Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change course quickly where indicated + Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo + Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement + Embraces the ideas of others and nurtures innovation to make possibilities real **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.