Are you ready to accelerate the development of next-generation biotherapeutics? A premier global biopharmaceutical leader in Worcester, MA is seeking a driven Biologist II to join a high-performing team focused on biologics drug discovery and multispecifics engineering. In this dynamic role, you will directly advance pipeline projects by expressing, purifying, and characterizing complex multispecific biotherapeutics within a collaborative laboratory environment.
location: Worcester, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $32.00 - 40.45 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Express, purify, and remediate multispecific biologics and antibody fragments using AKTA platforms.
- Perform routine protein characterization using analytical techniques including SEC, LC/MS, DSF, SDS-PAGE, and endotoxin assays.
- Utilize automated laboratory workstations (e.g., Hamilton, AssayMap, Kingfisher) to streamline high-throughput discovery workflows.
- Coordinate sample management, tracking, and aliquoting to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials to cross-functional teams.
- Document experimental methods and data precisely in electronic laboratory notebooks and present results to project stakeholders.
qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 0+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in protein/biologics expression, purification, and characterization.
- Strong working knowledge of analytical characterization techniques (e.g., SEC, MS, DSF).
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills in a fast-paced team environment.
- Direct experience with multispecific biotherapeutics and antibody design.
- Hands-on experience operating laboratory automation platforms and sequence analysis software (Vector NTI, Geneious, or Genedata).
skills: Protein Purification, Liquid Chromatography (LC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), Protein Expression
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.
