Cell Biology Contractor: High-Throughput Oncology Screening

Stratacuity: Proven Scientific Placement; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratacuity: Proven Scientific Placement seeks a Biology Contractor in the Cambridge area to develop and execute cell-based assays across multiple cell lines for an oncology-focused drug discovery program. The role involves hands-on experimental work, data generation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment. The ideal candidate holds a B.S.

or M.S. with 2+ years of biotech/pharma experience, strong cell culture proficiency, and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline with 4+ years of biotech/pharma industry experience, or M.S. with 2+ years of industry experience
• Strong background in cell culture, cellular assay development, transfection techniques, and experimental data analysis
• Experience supporting high-throughput screening activities preferred
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and execute cell-based assays across multiple cell lines
• Perform a variety of biological and biochemical assays, including AlphaLISA, HiBiT, ELISA, cell proliferation assays, western blotting, and qPCR
• Process and analyze ex vivo samples and associated datasets
• Accurately document, analyze, and communicate experimental results
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional research teams to support program objectives

Skills

Cell culture

Cell-based assay development

Transfection techniques

Data analysis

HTS support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology

Master's degree

Tools

AlphaLISA

HiBiT

ELISA

qPCR

Western blotting

Job description

Stratacuity: Proven Scientific Placement seeks a Biology Contractor in the Cambridge area to develop and execute cell-based assays across multiple cell lines for an oncology-focused drug discovery program. The role involves hands-on experimental work, data generation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment. The ideal candidate holds a B.S.

or M.S. with 2+ years of biotech/pharma experience, strong cell culture proficiency, and hands-on experience with