A Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader in Kendall Square (Cambridge, MA) is seeking a Bench Scientist - II to support therapeutic antibody discovery campaigns. Located in one of the world's premier biotech hubs, this 100% onsite role offers a long-term contract opportunity to advance B cell-based discovery workflows, rodent immunizations, and molecular cloning within a cutting-edge research environment.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $40.00 - 43.66 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Support therapeutic antibody discovery campaigns utilizing cell culture, B cell-based methods, and hybridoma screening.
- Execute established workflows for rodent immunization studies, serum titer screening, B cell sorting, and molecular cloning.
- Perform tissue processing, mouse handling, and sample collection following provided training.
- Maintain laboratory reagent inventories and ensure full operational readiness for discovery activities.
- Accurately document experimental procedures and data in internal laboratory systems.
- Summarize and present experimental progress and campaign outcomes to multidisciplinary project teams.
qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
- 2+ years of full-time laboratory experience (academic or industry setting).
- Hands-on experience with cell culture and core molecular biology techniques.
- Background in immunology research or antibody-related testing.
- Comfort working with laboratory mice and performing tissue collection/dissection (training provided).
- Experience with Flow Cytometry or ELISA testing.
- Prior tissue processing or mouse dosing (e.g., IP injections) experience.
skills: Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biology, Flow Cytometry, Cell Cultures, Mammalian Cell Culture, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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.
