Job Description

job summary:
As the largest staffing and recruitment agency in the world, we can commit to finding you the perfect role that gives you the opportunity to learn and grow in the life sciences arena. Utilizing a recruiter for your job search gives you access to a large network of top employers as well as detailed information about hundreds of positions. A current top partnership with a research-driven biopharmaceutical company is known as a powerhouse that aims to develop treatments for difficult-to-cure diseases. This renowned employer has created 32 products, including Humira and Lupron, that have highly impacted lives across the globe. If you\'re looking to stand out in your field and lead the way to innovative therapies, this position is for you!

location: Worcester, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $35.00 - 40.87 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Design and execute in vitro assays for screening of biologics, small molecules and antibody drug conjugates

• Reporter, cytokine release, cell killing and antibody internalization assays
• Generate and characterize transient and stable cell lines to support antibody drug conjugate programs.

• Lipid transfection and lenti viral infections
• Characterize lead molecules and confirm mechanism of action
• Work collaboratively with project teams to deliver targets across portfolio
• Demonstrate scientific excellence, work ethic, and dedication to team and project goals
• Work collaboratively in a matrix with project teams and members of the Biologics Group to drive innovation and deliver novel therapies to patients
• Develop productive collaborations and communication with other groups across therapeutic areas

qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in related discipline with 3 or more years of experience and a BS in Biology or Biochemistry
• Experienced screening antibodies, small molecules and siRNAs (reporter assays, proliferation and cytokine release)
• Experience executing antibody internalization and siRNA loss of function studies is a plus
• Experience with transfections and generating transient and stable cell lines
• Experience culturing adherent, suspension and primary cells
• Proficiency in performing flow cytometry and western blot experiments
• Experience with performing qPCR and automated western blot analysis
• Experience working with high throughput laboratory workflows and instruments such MACsQuant, FACS Canto, Microbeta, Wes, Amnis Imagestream, Via7 (taqman) and Spectramax plate readers.
• Experience documenting experimental methods and results into BIOELN
• Ability to summarize and present results to project teams

skills: Cell Biology, Biology, In Vitro, 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 health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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