About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This is a contract, onsite Research Assistant role supporting therapeutic monoclonal antibody development. You will perform hands-on laboratory work, maintain organized and traceable technical records, support preclinical and PK/PD efforts, and collaborate with internal scientists and external vendors under senior scientific guidance.

• Evaluate antibody candidates by running binding, functional, stability, and developability studies
• Run biolayer interferometry (BLI) experiments to measure binding kinetics and affinity
• Perform ELISA and other protein-binding, immunological, competition, and functional assays
• Assist with SEC-HPLC and aggregation/monomer profiling
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare cells/samples for assays
• Prepare media, buffers, proteins, and antibodies required for experiments
• Record and document assay deviations, troubleshooting, and corrective actions
• Support in vivo (mouse) studies when trained and authorized: monitoring, dosing, sample collection, and documentation
• Organize and preserve protocols, raw data, analyzed datasets, and vendor documentation
• Assist in preparing data summaries, tables, figures, and technical reports for stakeholders
• Follow SOPs, biosafety procedures, animal-welfare protocols, and IND-aligned documentation practices

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biotechnology, or related life-science field
• Entry-level: up to 2 years academic/internship/lab experience; Mid-level: Bachelors or Masters with ~3–5 years lab experience
• Foundational lab technique knowledge and strong documentation practices
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and consistent execution of lab procedures
• Demonstrated attention to detail, sample tracking, and data integrity
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with scientists and vendors

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with therapeutic antibodies, biologics, or protein therapeutics
• BLI or surface plasmon resonance experience
• Practical experience with ELISA, SEC-HPLC, Fc receptor binding studies, and developability assessments
• Exposure to preclinical studies, PK/PD sample handling, and IND-aligned technical documentation
• Experience supporting translational drug-development programs or working with external analytical vendors

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Work Environment & Logistics

• Workplace type: Fully onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL (this role is not remote)
• Employment type: Contract
• Typical environment: laboratory-based work with mammalian cell culture, protein and antibody testing, and support for approved animal studies. Strict adherence to biosafety and documentation standards is required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour (exact rate within this range depends on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors)
• If eligible, temporary-role benefits may include medical, dental & vision; 401(k); voluntary life & AD&D; short- & long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off—subject to plan terms and eligibility.

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Location & Duration

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (onsite)
• Position type: Contract
• Anticipated application close: Nov 9, 2026 (subject to change)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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