Bench Scientist II

About the role

A Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader in Kendall Square (Cambridge, MA) is seeking a Bench Scientist - II to support therapeutic antibody discovery campaigns. Located in one of the world's premier biotech hubs, this 100% onsite role offers a long-term contract opportunity to advance B cell-based discovery workflows, rodent immunizations, and molecular cloning within a cutting-edge research environment.

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, Job Type: Contract, Salary: $40.00 - 43.66 per hour, Work Hours: 9 to 5, Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Support therapeutic antibody discovery campaigns utilizing cell culture, B cell-based methods, and hybridoma screening.
• Execute established workflows for rodent immunization studies, serum titer screening, B cell sorting, and molecular cloning.
• Perform tissue processing, mouse handling, and sample collection following provided training.
• Maintain laboratory reagent inventories and ensure full operational readiness for discovery activities.
• Accurately document experimental procedures and data in internal laboratory systems.
• Summarize and present experimental progress and campaign outcomes to multidisciplinary project teams.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.

2+ years of full-time laboratory experience (academic or industry setting).

Hands-on experience with cell culture and core molecular biology techniques.

Background in immunology research or antibody-related testing.

Comfort working with laboratory mice and performing tissue collection/dissection (training provided).

Preferred: Experience with Flow Cytometry or ELISA testing.

Prior tissue processing or mouse dosing (e.g., IP injections) experience.

Skills

• Molecular Biology
• Immunology
• Cell Biology
• Biology
• Flow Cytometry
• Cell Cultures
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Benefits

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).