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Scientist II Cell - Functional Biology
Contract: Worcester, Massachusetts, US
Salary Range: 45.00 - 52.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 371909
End Date: 2026-10-26
Days Left: 28 days, 3 hours left
Hi there, I'm Siddhi, Talent Expert with Collabera LLC. Hope this message finds you well! We're actively hiring for top performers, and I think you could be a great fit.
Why apply now? Positions are filling fast, and we're hiring immediately. If this resonates with you, I'd love to chat about how your background aligns with this opportunity. Let's explore if it's the right next move for you.
Ready to connect?
Email: siddhi.kadakia@collabera.com or Phone: (847)-440-1112
Position Details:
Client Industry: Pharmaceutical/Medical Device/Biotechnology
Title: Scientist II Cell & Functional Biology
Location: Worcester, MA 01605 – onsite
Duration: 1 year to start ++ possibility of extension based on performance and business needs
Shift: Standard Business Hours Shift
Pay Rate: $45.00 – $52.00 per hour
Why apply now? Positions are filling fast, and we're hiring immediately. If this resonates with you, I'd love to chat about how your background aligns with this opportunity. Let's explore if it's the right next move for you.
Ready to connect?
Email: siddhi.kadakia@collabera.com or Phone: (847)-440-1112
Position Details:
Client Industry: Pharmaceutical/Medical Device/Biotechnology
Title: Scientist II Cell & Functional Biology
Location: Worcester, MA 01605 – onsite
Duration: 1 year to start ++ possibility of extension based on performance and business needs
Shift: Standard Business Hours Shift
Pay Rate: $45.00 – $52.00 per hour
Job Details:
The Cell and Functional Biology team within Biotherapeutics Discovery is seeking a contract Scientist I/II to perform high-throughput binding and functional assays to drive and enable data-driven decisions for project and pipeline advancement. As a member of the Cell and Functional Biology team, primary role will focus on antibody characterization. The role includes executing and optimizing antibody screening funnel, cell line maintenance, data analyses, and standardization of protocols as related to automation.
The Cell and Functional Biology team within Biotherapeutics Discovery is seeking a contract Scientist I/II to perform high-throughput binding and functional assays to drive and enable data-driven decisions for project and pipeline advancement. As a member of the Cell and Functional Biology team, primary role will focus on antibody characterization. The role includes executing and optimizing antibody screening funnel, cell line maintenance, data analyses, and standardization of protocols as related to automation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain immortalized mammalian target overexpressing and native target expressing cell lines primarily; experience with primary cells beneficial but not required.
- Coordinate sourcing of internal and commercial reagents for screening assays.
- Utilize established high-throughput assay screening workflows for antibody binding, internalization, and potency characterization using automated liquid-handling systems.
- Execute and enable binding, internalization, and reporter assay experiments
- Analyze data for antibody binding specificity, internalization ability and potency using flow binding and assays platforms.
- Develop and standardize screening workflows, assay protocols, and automation procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with 5 years of relevant biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience, or master’s degree or equivalent education with two years of experience
- High-throughput screening experience and troubleshooting using Flow
- Strong understanding of screening workflows
- Perform cell culture under SOP GLP standards
- Prior experience and familiarity with protein-protein interaction, ELISA, target binding and functional cellular assays
- Excellent communication skills across broad audiences
- Ability to work effectively within internal, external and cross-functional teams
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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 , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility).
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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 , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility).
Job Requirement
- Scientist II
- Cell Biology
- Functional Biology
- Biotherapeutics Discovery
- Antibody Characterization
- High-Throughput Screening
- Flow Cytometry
- Cell Culture
- Mammalian Cell Lines
- Primary Cells
- Antibody Binding
- Internalization Assays
- Potency Assays
- Reporter Assays
- ELISA
- Protein-Protein Interaction
- Target Binding
- Functional Cellular Assays
- Liquid Handling Automation
- Assay Development
- Assay Optimization
- Screening Workflow
- SOP
- GLP
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Research
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- Recruiter
- Phone
- Siddhi Kadakia
- siddhi.kadakia@collabera.com
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