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Adecco is hiring a Scientist II for our Pharmaceutical partner in Waltham, MA.

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $68 and $69.54. 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

Description:

Gene Therapy Structural Biologist [Contractor]

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Structural Biologist to join our team. This role will focus on elucidating the structural characteristics of AAV capsids to advance our gene therapy programs. This is a 1-year contract position, with the possibility to extend. This position is full-time on-site based in Waltham, MA.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Design and execute structural biology experiments to characterize AAV capsid proteins

+ Utilize cryo-EM and other biophysical techniques to determine AAV capsid structures

+ Analyze structure-function relationships to guide rational design of novel AAV vectors

+ Collaborate with gene therapy and protein engineering teams to develop improved AAV vectors

+ Present findings to internal teams and at scientific conferences

+ Publish research in peer-reviewed journals

Qualifications:

+ PhD (or equivalent) in Structural Biology, Biophysics, or closely related field; no post-doctoral experience necessary

+ Necessary expertise in cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, or related structural biology techniques

+ Experience with structural characterization of viral capsids (AAV)

+ Strong background in protein biochemistry and molecular biology

+ Experience with structure-based protein engineering

+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

+ Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Skills:

+ Experience with computational modeling of protein structures

+ Knowledge of gene therapy applications and vector development

+ Familiarity with high-throughput screening approaches

+ Track record of publications in structural biology or related fields

+ Previous immunology experience

+ Biotech or pharma experience

**Pay Details:** $68.00 to $69.54 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

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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