Scientist - III; Senior

Boston, MA Onsite Contract Starts 7/27/2026 Ends 7/23/2027

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scientist - III (Senior) for an Onsite position with a Pharmaceutical Company located in Boston, MA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role is for a PhD-level scientist within a wet lab environment, focusing on the development and execution of new cell-based assays. The ideal candidate will utilize automation to increase assay throughput, design and execute experiments, and support the maintenance and characterization of iPSC-derived cell populations using various molecular biology techniques.

• Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell-based assays, protocols, and analysis methods
• Establish SOPs using automation (BRAVO/Apricot) to increase assay throughput
• Design and execute experiments, interpret data, and communicate results and findings clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders
• Support the maintenance and characterization of iPSC-derived cell populations including immunocytochemistry, plate-based assays (Quanterix, Luminex, MSD), qPCR and other molecular biology techniques
• Collaborate across functional areas

• PhD degree in molecular and cell biology or related disciplines such as immunology or biological engineering with 5+ years of wet lab experience in academia or industry (
  
  Note:
  
  Willing to consider a recent graduate, however, industry experience is preferred)
• Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture using sterile techniques
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis and carefully maintain a notebook record of lab activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of lab reports and presentations
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to remain focused and on task without supervision
• Must be currently available and ready to work directly as an Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employee

Pay range: up to $76.97 per hour

• Medical
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.