Discovery Scientist II - Antibody Characterization

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 59,236 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Worcester, MA is seeking a Scientist II to advance discovery programs focused on antibody leads. You will design and execute in vitro, cellular, and in vivo–supporting assays to enable lead identification and optimization and prepare data packages for proof-of-concept decisions.

The role requires strong experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, high-throughput screening, and cell culture, plus excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related science.
• 3–5 years of lab experience or a Master’s degree.
• Experience with ELISA and flow cytometry for antibody characterization.
• Strong data analysis and data presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput screening and characterization of antibodies.
• Develop ELISA and flow cytometry assays for lead optimization.
• Analyze data and summarize findings in reports.
• Maintain lab records and ensure proper documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance programs.
• Operate and maintain instruments and automation platforms.

Skills

Binding assays

Cell culture

Automated liquid handling

Antibodies

Data analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Project management

Team collaboration

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's

Tools

GraphPad Prism

FlowJo

Automated liquid handling

Job description

Actalent in Worcester, MA is seeking a Scientist II to advance discovery programs focused on antibody leads. You will design and execute in vitro, cellular, and in vivo–supporting assays to enable lead identification and optimization and prepare data packages for proof-of-concept decisions.

The role requires strong experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, high-throughput screening, and cell culture, plus excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.