scientist ii.worcester, massachusettsposted 2 days ago job detailssummary$45 - $50.76 per hourcontractbachelor degreecategorylife, physical, and social science occupations reference 54656 job details job summary: Join a top-tier global biopharmaceutical leader in Worcester, MA, as a Scientist II. In this high-impact, 100% onsite role, you will drive data-driven decisions for pipeline advancement within the Cell and Functional Biology team. You will primarily focus on antibody characterization, executing high-throughput screening, and optimizing automated assay workflows.

location:

Worcester, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $45.00 - 50.76 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Maintain immortalized mammalian target-overexpressing and native target-expressing cell lines under GLP standards. Execute high-throughput assay screening workflows for antibody binding, internalization, and potency using automated liquid-handling systems. Analyze data for antibody binding specificity and functional potency using flow cytometry and related assay platforms. Coordinate the sourcing of internal and commercial reagents for screening assays. Develop, optimize, and standardize assay protocols and automation procedures.

qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant biotech/pharma experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience. Proven high-throughput screening experience and troubleshooting using flow cytometry. Strong knowledge of screening workflows and cell culture under SOP/GLP standards. Prior experience with protein-protein interaction, ELISA, target binding, and functional cellular assays. Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills. #LI-MH1 skills: Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. 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.