An Assay Development Scientist creates assays or systems to test and evaluate the effect of a chemical compound on an organism. Directs assay development as part of a research process to develop new drugs.
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Pay Range:
$40 to $45 an hour.
Client Industry:
Pharmaceutical Contract Duration:
12 Months Possible Extension Based on
Performance and Business Needs Job Summary:
The Cell and Functional Biology team is seeking a Scientist to support high throughput antibody binding and functional screening activities. The role will execute, optimize, and analyze flow cytometry, ELISA, and cell based assays supporting antibody discovery programs. The position will maintain mammalian cell culture lines and troubleshoot assay performance. The Scientist will also support development, standardization, and automation of screening workflows and protocols. This role requires strong experimental skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform high throughput antibody screening workflows using flow cytometry based binding, internalization, and reporter assays. Execute and analyze experiments evaluating antibody binding, potency, and selectivity using ELISA and flow cytometry platforms. Operate automated liquid handling systems to support screening workflows. Maintain immortalized mammalian cell lines for screening activities. Develop and standardize screening workflows, assay protocols, and automation procedures. Troubleshoot and optimize assay performance to improve screening efficiency and consistency. Coordinate sourcing of internal and commercial reagents required for screening assays. Analyze experimental data and communicate findings to support project advancement decisions.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with approximately 5 years of relevant biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience, or Master's degree with approximately 2 years of relevant experience. Strong hands on experience with flow cytometry assay execution and troubleshooting. Strong experience with high throughput screening workflows. Experience with functional cellular assays. Experience with immortalized mammalian cell culture. Strong experimental troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
ELISA experience. Experience with protein protein interaction assays. Experience with assay automation or automated liquid handling platforms. Experience developing and standardizing high throughput screening protocols. Experience in biotherapeutics or antibody discovery.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - As Applicable)
