Research Assistant @ Actalent

Research Associate / Research Assistant Therapeutic Antibody Development

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Associate / Research Assistant with hands-on mammalian cell culture experience to support therapeutic monoclonal antibody development. This is a hands-on laboratory role supporting cell-based assays, antibody characterization, preclinical research, and PK/PD studies. The ideal candidate will have experience maintaining mammalian cell lines and conducting laboratory assays in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic research, or similar laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and culture mammalian cell lines used in antibody development and cell-based assays.
• Perform routine cell culture activities including cell maintenance, passaging, counting, seeding, harvesting, and preparation of cells for experiments.
• Prepare and process cells and biological samples for antibody-binding and functional studies.
• Perform ELISA, protein-binding, immunological, competition, and cell-based functional assays.
• Support antibody characterization including binding, stability, and developability studies.
• Conduct biolayer interferometry (BLI) experiments to evaluate antibody-antigen binding kinetics and affinity.
• Assist with SEC-HPLC, Fc receptor binding, and antibody stability studies.
• Prepare media, buffers, proteins, antibodies, and other laboratory materials.
• Support development and optimization of cell-based assay systems.
• Assist with preclinical mouse studies, including sample collection, processing, tracking, and documentation.
• Support PK/PD testing and analysis of preclinical samples.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, experimental records, protocols, raw data, and study documentation.
• Troubleshoot experiments and document deviations, results, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with scientists, research staff, and external partners while following SOPs, biosafety requirements, and research compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related life-science discipline.
• Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience is required.
• Experience with routine cell culture techniques such as aseptic technique, passaging, cell counting, seeding, media preparation, and maintaining established cell lines.
• Experience with biological sample preparation and standard laboratory procedures.
• Ability to consistently follow experimental protocols and maintain detailed, accurate laboratory documentation.
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Experience level may range from entry level candidates with relevant academic/internship laboratory experience to Research Associates with approximately 35 years of industry or research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with therapeutic antibodies, biologics, or protein-based therapeutics.
• Experience with cell-based assays, ELISA, protein-binding assays, or functional assays.
• Experience with BLI or surface plasmon resonance (SPR).
• Familiarity with SEC-HPLC, Fc receptor binding, antibody stability, or developability studies.
• Exposure to preclinical animal studies or PK/PD sample analysis.
• Experience supporting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or translational drug-development programs.
• Familiarity with IND-aligned documentation, data traceability, or regulated research environments.

Work Environment

This is a primarily laboratory-based position involving routine mammalian cell culture, antibody and protein testing, biological sample processing, and cell-based assays. The individual will work with techniques such as ELISA, BLI, SEC-HPLC, and other analytical methods while maintaining detailed laboratory records and following established SOPs, biosafety procedures, and research compliance requirements.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Oakland Park, FL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Oakland Park,FL.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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