Scientist Cell - Functional Biology

About the role

The Cell and Functional Biology team within Biotherapeutics Discovery is seeking a contract Scientist II to perform high-throughput antibody binding and functional screening to enable data-driven decisions on project advancement. This individual will execute, optimize, and analyze ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell-based assays as part of antibody discovery. The role includes optimizing and executing antibody screening, maintaining mammalian cell culture lines, analyzing data and standardizing and automating current protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput antibody screening workflows, including flow cytometry-based binding, internalization, and reporter assays using automated liquid-handling systems
• Perform and analyze experiments to evaluate antibody binding, potency, and selectivity using immunoassay platforms, including ELISA and flow cytometry
• Coordinate sourcing of internal and commercial reagents for screening assays
• Develop and standardize screening workflows, assay protocols, and automation procedures
• Maintain immortalized mammalian cell lines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with typically approximately 5 years of relevant biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience, or Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience
• Strong hands-on experience with flow cytometry assay execution and troubleshooting
• Strong experience with high-throughput screening workflows
• Familiarity with protein-protein interaction assays, ELISA experience preferred
• Familiarity with immortalized mammalian cell culture
• Prior experience with functional cellular assays
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Pay

$40.00 to $48.00 per hour

Schedule

12 Months Contract (possibility of extension based on performance and business needs)

Benefits

• 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 off, paid sick and safe time
• Paid vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays annually

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Client Industry: Pharmaceutical/Medical Device/Biotechnology
Number of Interviews: 4 (30 min each)