Launch the next chapter of your scientific career at a premier global pharmaceutical leader in Andover, MA. We are seeking a dedicated Bench Scientist II to drive upstream mammalian process development. This onsite, lab-intensive role offers an incredible opportunity to work with cutting-edge biologics, including monoclonal, bispecific, and trispecific antibodies, within a highly collaborative team.
location: Andover, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 53 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Set up, operate, and monitor bench-scale bioreactors using CHO systems.
- Design, execute, and analyze mammalian cell culture experiments independently.
- Track cell culture performance, including cell density, metabolites, and nutrients.
- Maintain rigorous documentation in lab notebooks and author comprehensive technical reports.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with upstream, downstream, and analytical teams.
- Participate in a shared weekend/on-call rotation (approximately once per month).
qualifications:
equired:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related scientific field.
- 3+ years of relevant scientific laboratory experience (biotech industry preferred).
- Proven hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (CHO cells) and bench-scale bioreactors.
- Mastery of strong aseptic techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to design experiments and author technical reports.
- Experience with perfusion systems (continuous culture) and bioreactor control systems (DeltaV/SCADA).
- Familiarity with Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) or LIMS.
skills: Chemistry, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Aseptic Processing
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
