Scientist II – Antibody Discovery

manpowe; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision plan

HSA (Health Savings Account)

HSA/FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel insurance

Weekly pay

Job summary

manpowe in Cambridge, MA is seeking a USA - Bench Scientist II to support antibody discovery efforts within the Biomedicine Designs Endogenous Antibody Discovery Group. The role involves hands-on work across flow cytometry, B cell methods, and molecular cloning, contributing to cutting-edge biomedicine research.

The candidate will document experiments, manage reagents, and communicate progress to project teams while thriving in a collaborative, innovative environment that advances antibody

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related science discipline.
• At least 2 years of full-time laboratory experience in an academic or industry setting.
• Hands-on experience supporting antibody discovery workflows including flow cytometry and B cell methods.

Responsibilities

• Support antibody discovery campaigns using flow cytometry, immune library generation, and hybridoma-based methods.
• Execute workflows for rodent immunization studies, serum titer screening, B cell sorting, and molecular cloning.
• Maintain reagent inventories, prepare lab materials, and ensure readiness for discovery activities.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and observations in lab records and data systems.
• Summarize data and communicate findings to project teams.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Hybridoma screening

Molecular cloning

PCR

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/immunology/biochemistry

Tools

Flow cytometer

Hybridoma equipment

Job description

Cambridge, MA 02140

Our client, a leading organization in biomedicine research, is seeking a USA - Bench Scientist - II - USD to join their team. As a USA - Bench Scientist - II - USD, you will be part of the Biomedicine Designs Endogenous Antibody Discovery Group supporting antibody discovery projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit, which will align successfully in the organization.

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Pay Range:

$40.72

What’s the Job?

• Support therapeutic antibody discovery campaigns using flow cytometry, immune library generation, and hybridoma-based methods.
• Execute established workflows for rodent immunization studies, serum titer screening, B cell sorting, and molecular cloning.
• Maintain reagent inventories, prepare laboratory materials, and ensure operational readiness for discovery activities.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and observations in laboratory records and data systems.
• Summarize data and communicate key findings, experimental progress, and campaign outcomes to project teams.

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 2 years of full-time laboratory experience in an academic or industry setting.
• Hands-on experience supporting antibody discovery workflows, including flow cytometry, B cell-based methods, or hybridoma screening.
• Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as PCR, cloning, and immune library generation.
• Strong laboratory organization skills, including reagent handling, inventory management, and maintaining experimental materials.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge therapeutic antibody discovery projects.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment supporting scientific growth.
• Engagement with advanced laboratory technologies and methodologies.
• Potential for professional development within a dynamic research team.
• Competitive pay rate aligned with industry standards.

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay