Scientist

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrumate? Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Worcester, MA is seeking a contract Scientist I/II for high-throughput binding and functional assays focused on antibody characterization. The role includes cell line maintenance, data analyses, and protocol standardization in an automated environment.

The position involves coordinating reagent sourcing, executing screening workflows and contributing to data-driven decisions for project advancement. 12-month contract, onsite work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with 5 years of relevant biotech/pharma experience, or master's degree with 2 years of experience.
• High-throughput screening experience and troubleshooting using Flow.
• Strong understanding of screening workflows.
• Perform cell culture under SOP GLP standards.
• Prior experience with protein–protein interactions, ELISA, target binding and functional cellular assays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cell lines expressing targets (immortalized mammalian lines).
• Coordinate sourcing of reagents for screening assays.
• Utilize high-throughput assay screening workflows for antibody binding, internalization and potency characterization using automated liquid-handling systems.
• Execute and enable binding, internalization and reporter assay experiments.
• Analyze data for antibody binding specificity, internalization and potency using flow-based assays.
• Develop and standardize screening workflows, assay protocols and automation procedures.

Skills

High-throughput screening

Screening workflows

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Job description

Job Title: Scientist

Location: Worcester, MA 01605 - onsite

Duration: 12 months

Description:

The Cell and Functional Biology team within Biotherapeutics Discovery is seeking a contract Scientist I/II to perform high-throughput binding and functional assays to drive and enable data-driven decisions for project and pipeline advancement. As a member of the Cell and Functional Biology team, primary role will focus on antibody characterization. The role includes executing and optimizing antibody screening funnel, cell line maintenance, data analyses, and standardization of protocols as related to automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain immortalized mammalian target overexpressing and native target expressing cell lines primarily; experience with primary cells beneficial but not required.
• Coordinate sourcing of internal and commercial reagents for screening assays.
• Utilize established high-throughput assay screening workflows for antibody binding, internalization, and potency characterization using automated liquid-handling systems.
• Execute and enable binding, internalization, and reporter assay experiments
• Analyze data for antibody binding specificity, internalization ability and potency using flow binding and assays platforms.
• Develop and standardize screening workflows, assay protocols, and automation procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with 5 years of relevant biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience, or master's degree or equivalent education with two years of experience
• High-throughput screening experience and troubleshooting using Flow
• Strong understanding of screening workflows
• Perform cell culture under SOP GLP standards
• Prior experience and familiarity with protein-protein interaction, ELISA, target binding and functional cellular assays
• Excellent communication skills across broad audiences
• Ability to work effectively within internal, external and cross-functional teams

Experience Level:

3-5 Years.

Interviews:

1 virtual screen / 2nd round onsite.