Associate Scientist Antibody Engineering

Join our dynamic team as an Associate Scientist in the Antibody Engineering Group, where you will play a crucial role in designing, constructing, and engineering monoclonal and bispecific antibodies. You will utilize modern molecular techniques and conduct immunoassays to evaluate the function, stability, and serum clearance of these antibodies.

• Contribute to the design and engineering of bispecific antibodies.
• Utilize molecular techniques and computational tools to enhance antibody affinity, stability, and developability.
• Conduct immunoassays such as ELISA to evaluate antibody functionality.
• Use analytical instruments like flow cytometry to assess antibody functions.
• Design and engineer various antibody formats using advanced molecular techniques.

• Proficiency in monoclonal antibodies and ELISA.
• Experience in immunoassays and flow cytometry.
• Expertise in molecular cloning, RNA isolation, and nucleotide sequencing analysis.
• Hands-on experience with sequencing analysis and mutagenesis.
• Proficiency in using software for plasmid maps and nucleotide sequence analysis (e.g., Snapgene, GraphPad Prism, Excel).

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline with at least two years of related experience or a Master's degree in a related field.
• Industry experience is preferred, with 4-5 years of experience being ideal.
• Basic experience with programming languages such as Python, VBA, or R is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and rigorous experimental practices.
• Excellent time-management skills.

The position is fully onsite, with 15-20% of the time spent at your desk. Work is conducted in a laboratory setting within a mid-sized company with many exciting products in the pipeline.

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $30 - $40