Scientist II

Position Title: Scientist II
Work Location: Worcester, MA 01604
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary: The Cell and Functional Biology team within Biotherapeutics Discovery is seeking a contract Scientist II to perform high-throughput antibody binding and functional screening to enable data-driven decisions on project advancement. This individual will execute, optimize, and analyze ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell-based assays as part of antibody discovery.

Key Responsibilities:
* Perform high-throughput antibody screening workflows, including flow cytometry-based binding, internalization, and reporter assays using automated liquid-handling systems.
* Perform and analyze experiments to evaluate antibody binding, potency, and selectivity using immunoassay platforms, including ELISA and flow cytometry.
* Coordinate sourcing of internal and commercial reagents for screening assays
* Develop and standardize screening workflows, assay protocols, and automation procedures.
* Maintain immortalized mammalian cell lines

Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with typically approximately 5 years of relevant biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience, or master's degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience
* Strong hands-on experience with flow cytometry assay execution and troubleshooting
* Strong experience with high-throughput screening workflows
* Familiarity with protein-protein interaction assays, ELISA experience preferred
* Familiarity with immortalized mammalian cell culture
* Prior experience with functional cellular assays
* Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.