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Actalent Biologist II in Worcester, Massachusetts

Great opportunity to get your foot in the door with one of the top Biopharmaceutical companies in the Worcester, MA area!

If interested, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com

Description

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Execution of rodent and human ex vivo whole blood or PBMC assays

  • Tissue mRNA and protein isolation

  • Perform assays to evaluate target biology and potential therapeutic agents using technologies like qPCR MSD Luminex and FACS

  • Routine isolation and culturing of human and rodent primary cells and cell lines

  • Generate data in a timely fashion

  • Effectively and accurately record and report experiment results

  • General lab maintenance

    Qualifications

    Requirements:

  • Bachelors or Masters in cellular biology immunology pharmacology or a related discipline with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience

  • Experience in cell culture sterile technique and in vitro cellular assays

  • Excellent communication interpersonal organization skills desired

    Preferred:

  • Experience working with human blood and rodent tissue

  • Experience in medium-throughput screening of small molecules and biologics

  • Experience with rodent handling including dosing by PO IP and IV routes

  • Proficiency in data reporting and analysis software excel and GraphPad Prism

  • Experience working in a team environment to achieve goals and timelines

    Work Schedule

  • M-F 40hrs/week limited flexibility with schedule/hours. 100 onsite/lab position. Willing to work on holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Worcester,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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