About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is a laboratory-focused Research Associate role supporting therapeutic monoclonal antibody development. You will work under the direction of senior scientific staff and collaborate with internal and external partners to generate reliable technical data that supports preclinical and translational research.

• Evaluate antibody candidates through binding, functional, stability, and developability studies
• Run biolayer interferometry (BLI) experiments to measure antibody–antigen interactions, kinetics, and affinity
• Perform ELISA, protein-binding, competition, and functional cell‑based assays
• Support SEC‑HPLC and other protein-stability assays to assess aggregation/monomer profiles
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and project-specific cell lines; prepare cells and biological samples for assays
• Prepare media, buffers, proteins, antibodies and other laboratory reagents
• Execute established protocols consistently and document experimental outcomes clearly
• Record assay deviations, troubleshooting steps, and corrective actions
• Support Fc receptor binding studies and other antibody characterization activities as needed
• Assist with preclinical mouse studies under approved animal-use protocols (training/authorization required)
• Process, label, track, and organize in vivo samples to ensure traceability and link samples to downstream analytical results
• Assist with PK/PD sample collection, processing, and assay support
• Help integrate in vitro and in vivo data for translational research objectives
• Organize protocols, raw data, analyzed datasets, and technical reports; follow version-control and data-traceability practices
• Follow SOPs, biosafety rules, animal‑welfare protocols, confidentiality expectations, and research‑compliance guidelines at all times

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Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or related life‑science discipline
• Knowledge of ELISA, protein characterization, binding assays, and functional assays
• Experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures and working with project‑specific cell lines
• Entry-level: up to 2 years of academic, internship, or laboratory experience
• Mid-level: approximately 3–5 years of laboratory or research experience with demonstrated assay development, data analysis and troubleshooting
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and data traceability
• Able to follow established protocols, perform assays reproducibly, and manage competing priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external vendors
• Commitment to laboratory safety, biosafety, and animal‑welfare standards

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Onsite, controlled research laboratory environment (mammalian cell culture, protein & antibody testing, biological sample processing, and support for approved animal studies)
• Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 35 hours per week
• Contract position with required adherence to lab safety and documentation standards
• Interview availability commonly excludes Wednesdays; interviews are often scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and selected afternoons

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour (final offer within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors)
• Contract role — if eligible, temporary-role benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre‑tax and Roth options where available)
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability
  • Voluntary life & AD&D
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off (PTO/vacation/sick leave)
• Benefits and eligibility are subject to change and plan terms

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Location

• This role is based onsite in Sunrise, FL (fully onsite).

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Notes on Reasonable Accommodations & AI Use

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Careertakes for assistance. Careertakes and our client may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process (sourcing, screening, resume review); these tools assist human reviewers and do not replace human decision‑making.

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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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