Scientist

ACTalent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Rоt

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Contract Bioassay Analyst in Boston, MA to execute potency assays and analytical methods supporting AD studies. The role involves flow cytometry, ELISA, data generation, and meticulous documentation in a fully onsite setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in Cell & Molecular Biology or Biochemistry with at least 2 years of relevant experience; familiarity with ELN/LIMS and sample management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant industry experience preferred; candidates with a masters and 2+ years may be considered.
• Preferred experience in analytical development for cell and gene therapy.
• Experience with ELN/LIMS systems and sample management.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional potency bioassays, flow cytometry, and other analytical methods to support AD studies.
• Perform potency testing using ELISA and other plate-based methods.
• Support biologics-related analytical workstreams through assay execution, data generation, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance with the manager.
• Perform data analysis and verification; maintain raw-data trackers and generate reports.
• Contribute to identification, development, and validation of assay controls and experimental design.

Skills

flow cytometry

elisa

analytical methods

gmp

Education

Bachelor's or Masters degree in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or an equivalent qualification

Tools

ELN/LIMS systems

Sample management systems

Job description

Description

Schedule- 8:00am-5:00pm Monday- Friday

Essential Functions:

Execute functional potency bioassays, flow cytometry, and other analytical methods to support AD studies.

Perform potency testing using multiple analytical platforms, including ELISA and other plate-based methods.

Support biologics-related analytical workstreams through assay execution, data generation, and documentation.

Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance in conjunction with the manager.

Perform data analysis and data verification; maintain raw-data trackers and generate experimental reports as needed.

Contribute to the identification, development, and validation of assay controls, including experimental design, assay execution, data analysis, and cell-line maintenance.

Execute test methods in support of AD activities.

Identify and manage analytical reagents and instrumentation in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.

Promote cross-functional communication and organization related to workflow logistics and data reporting.

Maintain excellent written documentation, including electronic lab notebooks, test forms, and technical documents such as SOPs and study reports.

Skills

flow cytometry, elisa, analytical methods, gmp

Top Skills Details

flow cytometry,elisa,analytical methods

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelors or masters degree in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or an equivalent qualification.

At least 2 years of relevant industry experience preferred; candidates with a masters degree and 02+ years of industry experience may also be considered.

Preferred experience in analytical development for cell and gene therapy (XZ1.1)(JC1.2)(XZ1.3)(JC1.4)space.

Experience with sample management (XZ2.1)(JC2.2)(XZ2.3)and ELN/LIMS systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience executing potency assays and supporting assay troubleshooting, optimization, and performance trending.

Demonstrated experience with flow cytometry or other immunostaining-based methods.

Experience with at least one additional relevant method, such as mammalian cell culture or ELISA.

Familiarity with laboratory equipment including multichannel pipettes, centrifuges, microscopes, plate readers, plate washers, and flow cytometers.

Ability to organize and perform basic analysis of experimental data, including use of Excel.

Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to maintain clear technical documentation.

Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47.25 - $52.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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