Advance your career in preclinical research in Worcester, MA! A top-tier global pharma leader is seeking a motivated Scientist II to join an innovative immunosafety team. In this hands-on, 100% onsite laboratory role, you will perform critical in vitro immunology assays to support drug discovery and safety evaluations.
location: Worcester, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $45.00 - 50.76 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Execute hands-on in vitro immunology assays, including T-cell proliferation, cytokine release, and dendritic cell co-cultures.
- Perform primary human immune cell culture and multi-color flow cytometry panel design and analysis (minimum 8-color panels).
- Handle primary human immune cell samples (PBMCs) and perform complex sample preparation.
- Accurately document experimental data, results, and procedures following standard lab protocols.
- Troubleshoot technical assay challenges and collaborate effectively with cross-functional scientific teams.
qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in immunology, cell biology, or related field with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with multi-color flow cytometry (minimum 8 colors).
- Direct experience handling human primary immune cells (e.g., PBMCs).
- Proven experience executing T-cell proliferation assays.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and troubleshooting skills in a laboratory setting.
- Biotech or pharma industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with cytokine release and dendritic cell co-culture assays.
skills: Cell Biology, Immunoassays, In Vitro, Flow Cytometry, Cell Cultures
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.
