Employment Type: Contractor (Up to 2-Year Assignment)

• The successful candidate will play a key role in generating and analyzing binding kinetics data that directly informs critical drug discovery decisions.
• This role is ideal for a scientist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, thrives in a fast-paced research environment, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills.

Position Summary

• As a member of a specialized analytical sciences team, you will support multiple drug discovery programs by performing ligand-receptor and antibody binding characterization studies using industry-leading platforms such as Biacore, Octet, and Carterra.
• You will work closely with project teams across client to design experiments, execute assays, analyze data, and communicate findings that advance therapeutic development efforts.
• The position provides mentorship, training, and exposure to a diverse range of molecules, modalities, and technologies while offering the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to projects from early discovery through later-stage development.

Key Responsibilities

Perform binding characterization and kinetic analyses using:

• Biacore (SPR)
• Octet (BLI)
• Carterra platforms
• Design, execute, and troubleshoot binding assays and analytical experiments.
• Analyze experimental data and generate high-quality reports and presentations.
• Interpret results and effectively communicate scientific findings to cross-functional project teams.
• Support multiple therapeutic programs simultaneously while managing changing priorities.
• Collaborate with scientists across research, discovery, and development organizations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Participate in scientific discussions, project meetings, and data review sessions.
• Assist with automation-enabled laboratory workflows and high-throughput analytical processes.
• Learn and apply new technologies and methodologies as project needs evolve.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in:

• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• Molecular Biology
• Biotechnology
• Life Sciences
• Or a related scientific discipline

AND

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant laboratory experience

OR

• Master's degree with laboratory experience through industry, academic research, internships, or co-op programs.

Required Experience

• Hands-on laboratory experience in biological, biochemical, or biophysical research environments.
• Experience conducting and documenting laboratory experiments.
• Strong understanding of assay execution, data generation, and scientific reporting.
• Ability to work independently after training while maintaining high-quality scientific standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Biacore (Surface Plasmon Resonance)
• Octet (Bio-Layer Interferometry)
• Carterra platforms
• Binding kinetics analysis
• Ligand-receptor interaction studies
• Antibody characterization
• Protein characterization assays
• Experience using laboratory automation systems or automated workflows.
• Exposure to drug discovery or biopharmaceutical research environments.
• Experience presenting scientific data to project teams and stakeholders.