Bench Scientist

job summary:
We are seeking a Bench Scientist I to join the Critical Reagents Group. This is a fully onsite, laboratory focused role ideal for a new graduate or someone early in their scientific career. The position involves hands on wet lab work supporting the preparation, management, and characterization of critical reagents used across various therapeutic programs.

The selected candidate must be comfortable working with biohazardous materials (BSL 2) and chemical hazards, including materials associated with antibody-drug conjugates.

This is a 12 month contract with potential for extension based on business needs.

location: Andover, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $40.00 - 46.32 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Perform bioconjugation of therapeutics with various proteins, tags, or labels.
• Conduct laboratory assays and analytical methods, such as:
  • ELISA / ligand binding assays
  • HPLC
  • UV/Vis
  • BCA
• Execute multi day experimental workflows and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Prepare templated summary sheets for each reagent produced (no interpretive report writing required).
• Support reagent inventory management, including coordination of materials stored in off site critical storage.
• Follow all safety procedures when working with hazardous materials.
• Collaborate within a small, highly interactive team while independently managing assigned weekly tasks.

qualifications:
Required

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Academic wet lab experience (coursework, projects, internships, or co ops).
• Ability to work 100% onsite and perform 100% wet lab work.
• Comfort working with biohazardous (BL2) and chemical hazardous materials.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, general digital fluency).

Preferred

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (new graduates are welcome).
• Hands on experience with:
  • Bioconjugation techniques
  • ELISA or ligand binding assays
  • HPLC or similar analytical instrumentation

• Note: A PhD is not required for this role.

Work Environment & Team Structure

• Small, collaborative lab based team.
• Each scientist manages their own experiments, with shared space and support from team members.
• Training will be led primarily by senior team members, with contributions from others as needed.
• Minimal operational tasks may accompany laboratory work (e.g., reagent movement, basic inventory tasks).
• No regular weekend work; Saturday work would only occur under exceptional circumstances.
• No travel expected.

skills: Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.