Bench Scientist - II

Fusion Life Sciences; Connecticut; On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Life Sciences is seeking a Bench Scientist - II to support in vitro pharmacology and assay development. The role centers on executing plate-based biological assays, operating fluorescence plate reader instruments, and generating high-quality data in a fast-paced lab.

The ideal candidate has hands-on industry experience with high-throughput, plate-based assays and can work independently with minimal training in a collaborative setting. Onsite presence in Groton, CT is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, biotechnology or related scientific discipline.
• 2-4 years' industry or research experience.
• Hands-on lab experience in plate-based assays and cell culture.
• Experience with FLIPR or similar fluorescence plate readers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine experiments using plate-based assay platforms.
• Operate fluorescence plate readers and ensure data quality.
• Execute in vitro pharmacology and assay workflows.
• Support high-throughput screening and data analysis.
• Culture and maintain cell lines for experiments.
• Prepare datasets and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Lab experience

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in biology/related

Tools

FLIPR

GraphPad Prism

ELN

Job description

Title: - Bench Scientist - II
Payrate: $45/HR on C2C

Job ID: PFIZJP00006926

Location: 445 Eastern Point Road, Groton, CT, 06340

Duration: 12 months (with possible extensions)

Role: Bench Scientist - II

Notes Form the Hiring Manager:

We are seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Research Associate to support in vitro pharmacology and assay development activities in a fast-paced research laboratory. This role is primarily focused on executing plate-based biological assays, operating specialized laboratory instrumentation, generating high-quality experimental data, and performing data analysis.
The ideal candidate will have hands‑on industry experience with high-throughput, plate-based assay systems and be comfortable working independently in a laboratory environment with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory experiments using plate-based assay platforms.
• Operate and maintain data quality for specialized laboratory instrumentation, including fluorescence-based plate reader systems.
• Execute in vitro pharmacology and biological assays according to established protocols.
• Support high-throughput screening and assay workflows.
• Culture and maintain cell lines for experimental use.
• Analyze experimental data and ensure accuracy through quality control procedures.
• Prepare and organize datasets, summaries, and experimental results for review.
• Collaborate closely with laboratory team members to support ongoing research activities.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain accurate experimental records.
• Assist with bringing outsourced assay activities back into internal laboratory operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline. 2-4 years' experience required.

• Hands‑on laboratory experience in an industry or research setting.
• Experience with FLIPR (Fluorescence Imaging Plate Reader) or comparable fluorescence-based plate reader technology.
• Experience conducting plate-based biological assays.
• Cell culture experience.
• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation and associated software platforms.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in in vitro pharmacology.
• Experience supporting high-throughput screening (HTS) workflows.
• Familiarity with fluorescence-based assay technologies.
• Experience using GraphPad Prism for data analysis.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).
• Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) environment.
• Familiarity with assay transfer, assay validation, or laboratory process implementation.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in plate-based, high-throughput laboratory environments will be strongly preferred. This position is best suited for individuals who have worked with laboratory automation and assay-driven workflows rather than candidates whose experience is primarily focused on animal handling, tissue dissection, histology, or imaging-based animal studies.

Work Environment

• Primarily laboratory-based role.
• Significant time spent conducting experiments and operating instrumentation.
• Remaining time dedicated to data analysis, quality control, and documentation.
• Daily interaction with a small, collaborative laboratory team.
• Onsite presence required.

Success Factors

• Proven hands‑on laboratory skills.
• Experience with FLIPR or similar plate‑reader technologies.
• Strong experimental execution and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to quickly integrate into an established laboratory workflow.
• Commitment to producing accurate, reproducible, and high‑quality scientific data.