scientist ii.worcester, massachusettsposted 8 days ago job detailssummary$45 - $50.76 per hourcontractbachelor degreecategorylife, physical, and social science occupations reference 54444 job details job summary: Join a top-tier global pharma leader in Worcester, MA, as a Scientist II on the Cell and Functional Biology team. In this key contract role, you will perform high-throughput antibody binding and functional screening to drive data-driven decisions for cutting-edge biotherapeutics discovery.

location:

Worcester, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $45.00 - 50.76 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Perform high-throughput antibody screening workflows, including flow cytometry-based binding, internalization, and reporter assays using automated liquid-handling systems. Execute and analyze experiments evaluating antibody binding, potency, and selectivity via ELISA and flow cytometry platforms. Standardize, optimize, and automate current screening workflows, assay protocols, and procedures. Maintain immortalized mammalian cell lines and coordinate sourcing of internal and commercial reagents. Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to advance project pipelines efficiently.

qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with ~5 years of biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience, or Master's degree with ~2 years of experience. Strong hands-on experience executing and troubleshooting flow cytometry assays. Proven experience with high-throughput screening workflows. Familiarity with immortalized mammalian cell culture techniques. Excellent communication and cross-functional team collaboration skills.

Preferred:

Direct experience with functional cellular assays and protein-protein interaction assays (ELISA). #LI-MH1 skills: Flow Cytometry, Mammalian Cell Culture, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

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.