Antibody Discovery Scientist

Kelly Services-Portugal; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

401K

Job summary

Kelly Science and Clinical in Spring House, PA, is seeking an Antibody Discovery Scientist for a contractual engagement. The role runs Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM, through end of 2027 with potential extension, and pays $43-53 per hour.

Responsibilities span high-throughput antibody screening, assay development, data capture, and end-to-end data management. The candidate will optimize target-specific binding assays, perform flow cytometry and MSD/ELISA tests, manage reagents, and contribute across the

Qualifications

• BS degree in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience with flow cytometry-based cell-binding assays and MSD/ELISA protein assays.
• Hands-on cell culture experience in BSL-2 environments.
• Ability to develop, optimize, execute, and interpret antibody binding assays.
• Experience analyzing flow cytometry data and using electronic laboratory notebook systems.

Responsibilities

• Performing flow cytometry-based cell binding assays and MSD-Based protein assays.
• Maintain cell culture and execute cell assays in BSL-2 conditions.
• Interpreting assay datasets to support hit identification.
• Identifying, qualifying, and documenting reagents and assay conditions to support robust hit identification.
• Developing sensitive protein and cell binding assays for a variety of targets.
• Review and interpret antibody and reagent QC data.
• Ensuring all assay results are captured within end-to-end data systems.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Antibody binding assays

ELISA

Electronic Lab Notebook

Data analysis

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

BS degree

Tools

MSD/ELISA

Job description

Antibody Discovery Scientist Kelly Science and Clinical has an opening for an Antibody Discovery Scientist for an engagement at one of our Global pharmaceutical clients in Spring House, PA. The role is eligible for medical benefits, paid time off including vacation (PTO), and holidays, and 401K. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM

Duration: Until end of 2027, possibility of extension

Compensation: $43-53 an hour

Summary

In Silico Antibody Discovery The Scientist will support high-throughput antibody screening within the New Discovery Paradigm matrix team. They will manage and execute the experimental characterization of antibody panels designed in silico. A central focus of the role will be the optimization and execution of target-specific binding assays designed to identify molecules that meet Target Molecule Profile (TMP) criteria. The contractor will contribute across the full screening workflow, including reagent qualification, assay execution, data interpretation and E2E data capture.

Responsibilities

• Performing flow cytometry-based cell binding assays and MSD-Based protein assays
• Maintain cell in culture, and execute cell assays in BSL-2 conditions
• Interpreting assay datasets to support hit identification

• Identifying, qualifying, and documenting appropriate reagents and assay conditions to support robust hit identification.
• Developing sensitive protein and cell binding assays for a variety of targets.
• Review and interpret antibody and reagent quality control (QC) data. This includes assessing reagent suitability for assays and reporting quality issues.

• Ensuring all assay results are captured within end-to-end (E2E) data systems, enabling transparency, traceability, and accessibility for stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS degree in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience with flow cytometry-based cell-binding assays and MSD/ELISA protein assays.
• Hands-on cell culture experience in BSL-2 environments.
• Ability to develop, optimize, execute, and interpret antibody binding assays.
• Experience analyzing flow cytometry data and using electronic laboratory notebook systems.
• Strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize work across multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented with accurate documentation of reagents, QC data, assay results, and experimental outcomes.