Scientist
Spectraforce
Worcester, Massachusetts
4 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Scientist
Location: Worcester, MA, 01604
Duration: 12 months
Description
The Global Protein Sciences group collaborates with drug discovery project teams across the company's therapeutic areas including Oncology, Immunology, and Neurology. We are seeking a cell culture/expression scientist to actively contribute in medium to pilot-scale protein expression activities in a centralized facility. Applicant should be proficient in mammalian (HEK and CHO) expression technologies. Familiarity with scale up to Wave Bioreactor would be beneficial. Protein purification experience a plus.
Candidate should be self-motivated and must be able to work independently and also contribute in a team environment. Should stay current with applicable internal/external scientific literature and apply new information to successfully complete work assignments. Should be able to analyze and report data concisely and rigorously. Should possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in presenting in front of groups. Must be able to manage several tasks concurrently and be capable of adjusting to rapidly changing experimental priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively in a matrix with project teams and members of the Global Protein Sciences Group to drive innovation and deliver novel therapies to our patients.
• Impact projects through the production and screening of recombinant biopharmaceutical candidates.
• Demonstrate scientific excellence, work ethic, and dedication to team and project goals.
Qualifications:
• BS with 5-7+ years, or MS with 2-5+ years of relevant laboratory experience. The applicant’s degree should be in the Life Sciences such as Biochemistry, Biology or Biomedical Engineering.
• Work history performing transient protein expression of IgG or similar biological molecules in HEK293 or CHO cells.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience performing SDS-PAGE, Western analysis, ELISA, flow cytometry, and microscopy and interpretation of protein analytical techniques such as SEC, MS, DLS, etc. are desirable
• Experience working with/implementation of automated laboratory workflows and instrumentation
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $61.68/hr.
Location: Worcester, MA, 01604
Duration: 12 months
Description
The Global Protein Sciences group collaborates with drug discovery project teams across the company's therapeutic areas including Oncology, Immunology, and Neurology. We are seeking a cell culture/expression scientist to actively contribute in medium to pilot-scale protein expression activities in a centralized facility. Applicant should be proficient in mammalian (HEK and CHO) expression technologies. Familiarity with scale up to Wave Bioreactor would be beneficial. Protein purification experience a plus.
Candidate should be self-motivated and must be able to work independently and also contribute in a team environment. Should stay current with applicable internal/external scientific literature and apply new information to successfully complete work assignments. Should be able to analyze and report data concisely and rigorously. Should possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in presenting in front of groups. Must be able to manage several tasks concurrently and be capable of adjusting to rapidly changing experimental priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively in a matrix with project teams and members of the Global Protein Sciences Group to drive innovation and deliver novel therapies to our patients.
• Impact projects through the production and screening of recombinant biopharmaceutical candidates.
• Demonstrate scientific excellence, work ethic, and dedication to team and project goals.
Qualifications:
• BS with 5-7+ years, or MS with 2-5+ years of relevant laboratory experience. The applicant’s degree should be in the Life Sciences such as Biochemistry, Biology or Biomedical Engineering.
• Work history performing transient protein expression of IgG or similar biological molecules in HEK293 or CHO cells.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience performing SDS-PAGE, Western analysis, ELISA, flow cytometry, and microscopy and interpretation of protein analytical techniques such as SEC, MS, DLS, etc. are desirable
• Experience working with/implementation of automated laboratory workflows and instrumentation
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $61.68/hr.