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About the Role

This is a laboratory-focused, contract-to-hire Research Associate role supporting a therapeutic monoclonal antibody development program. You will contribute to antibody characterization (binding, functional, stability, developability), run cell-based and biochemical assays, support preclinical PK/PD activities and mouse studies as authorized, and maintain organized, traceable technical datasets. You will work on-site in Cooper City, FL and collaborate with senior scientists, internal teams, and external vendors. Employment will be with Confidential Client.

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Responsibilities

• Evaluate therapeutic antibody candidates through binding, functional, stability, and developability studies.
• Run biolayer interferometry (BLI) experiments to measure antibody–antigen interactions, binding kinetics, and affinity.
• Perform ELISA and other protein-binding, immunological, competition, and functional assays.
• Assist with antibody stability testing and SEC‑HPLC analyses to assess aggregation and monomer profiles.
• Support Fc receptor binding studies and other antibody characterization activities as needed.
• Maintain detailed, traceable records for antibody lots, proteins, reagents, cell lines, methods, raw data, analyzed results, and study conclusions.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and project-specific cell lines per established protocols.
• Prepare and process cells and biological samples for antibody‑binding and functional studies.
• Prepare media, buffers, proteins, antibodies, and other laboratory materials required for experiments.
• Record assay deviations, troubleshooting activities, and corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
• Support development, optimization, and characterization of cell‑based assay systems.
• Assist with mouse studies under approved animal‑use protocols (permitted by training/authorization): animal handling, monitoring, dosing, sample collection, and study documentation.
• Process, label, track, and organize in vivo samples to ensure full traceability.
• Support PK/PD sample collection, processing, and analysis workflows.
• Integrate antibody characterization, in vitro, and in vivo data to support translational research.
• Prepare data summaries, tables, figures, and technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply version control practices and maintain traceability between source data, analytical results, and conclusions.
• Follow SOPs, biosafety requirements, animal‑welfare protocols, confidentiality expectations, and research‑compliance guidelines at all times.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, or related life‑science discipline.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with ELISA and other protein/antibody binding and functional assays.
• Experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures and project‑specific cell lines.
• Entry level: up to 2 years of academic, internship, or laboratory experience.
• Mid level: approximately 3–5 years of related laboratory or research experience, including assay development, data analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Familiarity with SEC‑HPLC, BLI, and PK/PD support preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and data traceability.
• Ability to follow established protocols and perform procedures consistently and reproducibly.
• Effective troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills in a research setting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to track samples and datasets across multiple studies.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with scientists, research staff, and external partners.

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Work Environment & Schedule

This is a fully onsite, laboratory‑based position in Cooper City, FL. Typical duties involve mammalian cell culture, protein and antibody testing, biological sample processing, and support for approved animal studies. The role requires adherence to laboratory safety, biosafety, data‑management, and animal‑use requirements.

Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 35 hours per week. Interview availability typically excludes Wednesdays; interviews commonly occur on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and selected afternoons.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour (hourly rate offered will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job‑related factors).
• Benefits (if eligible) may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre‑tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance; dependent coverage options
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off (PTO, vacation, sick leave)

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Job Type & Location

• Job type: Contract to Hire (full‑time)
• Workplace: Fully onsite in Cooper City, FL
• Employer: Confidential Client
• Application deadline (anticipated): Nov 18, 2026

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Compliance & Safety

Confidential Client follows applicable SOPs, biosafety rules, animal‑welfare protocols, and research‑compliance standards. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; request procedures will be provided by the hiring organization during the process.

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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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