Job Title: Bench Scientist - I
Location: Andover, MA 01810
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)

Note: A PhD is not required for this role.
 
Jo Summary:

• The client is seeking a Bench Scientist I to join the Critical Reagents Group.
• This is a fully onsite, laboratory focused role ideal for a new graduate or someone early in their scientific career.
• The position involves hands on wet lab work supporting the preparation, management, and characterization of critical reagents used across various therapeutic programs.
• The selected candidate must be comfortable working with biohazardous materials (BSL 2) and chemical hazards, including materials associated with antibody–drug conjugates.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform bioconjugation of therapeutics with various proteins, tags, or labels.
• Conduct laboratory assays and analytical methods, such as:
• ELISA/ligand binding assays
• HPLC
• UV/Vis
• BCA
• Execute multi day experimental workflows and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Prepare templated summary sheets for each reagent produced (no interpretive report writing required).
• Support reagent inventory management, including coordination of materials stored in off site critical storage.
• Follow all safety procedures when working with hazardous materials.
• Collaborate within a small, highly interactive team while independently managing assigned weekly tasks.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Academic wet lab experience (coursework, projects, internships, or co ops).
• Ability to work 100% onsite and perform 100% wet lab work.
• Comfort working with biohazardous (BL2) and chemical hazardous materials.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, general digital fluency).

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (new graduates are welcome).
• Hands on experience with:
• Bioconjugation techniques
• ELISA or ligand binding assays
• HPLC or similar analytical instrumentation

 
Work Environment & Team Structure:

• Small, collaborative lab-based team.
• Each scientist manages their own experiments, with shared space and support from team members.
• Training will be led primarily by senior team members, with contributions from others as needed.
• Minimal operational tasks may accompany laboratory work (e.g., reagent movement, basic inventory tasks).
• No regular weekend work; Saturday work would only occur under exceptional circumstances.
• No travel expected.

 
Interview Process:
Two stage process (standard):

• Virtual interview for initial screening
• Second Interview with the team

 
 
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: $ 44.00/daily.