Scientist II

job summary:

Are you a dedicated bioprocess scientist ready to advance your career with a Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader? Located in Worcester, MA, this contract role offers an exciting opportunity to join a high-impact Cell Culture Process Development group. You will play a vital role in executing scientific research and supporting cell culture manufacturing for early and late-phase clinical programs.

location: Worcester, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $45.00 - 50.76 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Execute scientific research to improve platform bioprocesses, workflows, and cell culture methods.
• Support cell culture process development, scale-up/scale-down, and recombinant protein production.
• Operate benchtop bioreactor systems maintaining strict aseptic techniques.
• Utilize ATF/TTF perfusion technologies to enable intensified cell culture processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytical Development, Cell Line Development, and Quality teams.
• Author and review technical reports, protocols, and scientific presentations.

qualifications:

Required:

• M.S. in Biochemical/Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences with 2+ years of biotech experience; OR B.S. with 5+ years of biotech experience.
• Solid understanding of cell culture processes and protein characterization.
• Proven hands-on experience with aseptic technique in benchtop bioreactors.
• Demonstrated experience with ATF/TTF perfusion for intensified cell culture processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred:

• Experience operating automated cell culture systems, such as the Ambr250.

skills: Cell Cultures, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.