Position Title: Bench Scientist
Work Location: USA - MA - Cambridge, Kendall Sq-610, 02139
Assignment Duration: 18 months
Work Schedule: 40.00 hrs/wk
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

• Seeking a highly motivated scientist with experience in liquid-handling automation to establish binding and functional assays to support hit-to-lead discovery of large molecule therapeutics.

Background & Context:

• Clinical-Scientific - Bench Scientist

• Number of Contractors Needed: 1

• Candidate Submission Limit Per Supplier: 5

Key Responsibilities:

• The candidate will play a critical role in the design and execution of biochemical and of cell-based functional assays and high-throughput screening to support the biologics portfolio.

• The candidate will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments using a variety of detection technologies that may include HTRF, ELISA/DELFIA, FACS, and cell-based functional assays focused on signaling, proliferation, or cytotoxicity.

• In addition, the candidate will analyze data, present results at internal meetings, and closely collaborate with project team members to develop strategies and identify lead molecules.

• We are looking for a creative, solution-oriented individual who enjoys the opportunity to explore new methods.

Qualification & Experience:

• Required Skills:

  • Assay Design/Validation and Data QC

  • Excellent cell culture experience, ability to maintain multiple lines in parallel

  • High Throughput Screening including use of automation including Beckman I series.

  • Experience with assay technologies including ELISA, FACS, cell-based reporter assays, AlphaLISA and cytotoxicity.

  • Familiar with analysis programs such as GeneData Screener and GraphPad Prism, and LIMS programs such as GeneData Biologics.

• What is the minimum education experience required?: Bachelor's +5yrs or Master's +3yrs of experience

 
 
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: $ 45.00/hr.