Scientist

About the role

Kelly Science & Clinical has an opening for a Scientist for a one-year contract engagement with a global pharmaceutical client in Spring House, PA. The Scientist will support accelerated reagent and assay qualification and high-throughput screening across three discovery platforms: IVAD, Phage Display, and ISD. This role contributes to identifying and evaluating candidate molecules against Target Molecule Profile (TMP) criteria through binding and functional assays. Duration: until the end of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Run MSD-based binding assays to evaluate biologics.
• Perform flow cytometry-based cell-binding assays to evaluate biologics.
• Conduct plate-based agonist and inhibition assays.
• Perform cell-based assays under BSL-2 conditions and support cell culture activities.
• Optimize and execute target-specific binding assays to support reagent qualification and high-throughput screening.
• Analyze and interpret binding and functional assay data to evaluate antibody panels and support hit identification.
• Capture assay results in electronic laboratory notebooks and other data systems to ensure accurate, traceable, and accessible records.
• Communicate results, project progress, and relevant findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and independently plan work to support timelines and screening goals.

Requirements

• At least three years of laboratory experience.
• BS or MS in Science.
• Hands-on experience with MSD-based binding assays and flow cytometry-based cell-binding assays.
• Cell culture experience and ability to work in a BSL-2 laboratory environment.
• Experience analyzing flow cytometry data and using an electronic laboratory notebook.
• Strong data interpretation, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Must be able to provide own laptop.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• 401(k)

Pay

$46–$53 per hour depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., on-site five days per week with the possibility of one remote day after training.