What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biologist III (cell line development) position at Orion Group?
Biologist III (cell line development)
$48 - $51/hr with benefits available at a cost
1 year initial contract with possibility of extension
Onsite laboratory position – Worcester, MA
M-F standard first shift
Orion Group and a market leading pharmaceutical company are starting 2026 of right with an exciting contract opportunity for Biologists in Worcester, MA! Our client is in need of candidates with extensive experience in mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques.
Apply today and start the new year in a new and exciting role!
Job Summary:
Cell Line Development Group: The CLD team utilizes state-of-the-art approaches and equipment to generate and characterize production cell lines for Biologics manufacturing. Team collaborates closely with other teams, such as Analytical Development, the Genomics Research Center, and Cell Culture Development.
Position’s key responsibilities will include:
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
$48 - $51/hr with benefits available at a cost
1 year initial contract with possibility of extension
Onsite laboratory position – Worcester, MA
M-F standard first shift
Orion Group and a market leading pharmaceutical company are starting 2026 of right with an exciting contract opportunity for Biologists in Worcester, MA! Our client is in need of candidates with extensive experience in mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques.
Apply today and start the new year in a new and exciting role!
Job Summary:
Cell Line Development Group: The CLD team utilizes state-of-the-art approaches and equipment to generate and characterize production cell lines for Biologics manufacturing. Team collaborates closely with other teams, such as Analytical Development, the Genomics Research Center, and Cell Culture Development.
Position’s key responsibilities will include:
- Execute experiments in cell line development and characterization with supervision.
- Extensive cell culture work – both directly and through coordination with the automation sub-team.
- Perform data acquisition and analysis in a timely manner.
- Assist in experimental designs, data interpretation and troubleshooting.
- Document work appropriately in lab notebooks, reports and presentations.
- Assist with lab operations and continuous improvement activities.
- Must have completed bachelor’s degree in Biosciences or related field
- Extensive experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture
- Microsoft software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, initiative, and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal and both written & oral communication in English
- Experience with Flow Cytometry (e.g., analysis, compensation, sorting)
- Experience with Molecular Biology (e.g., recombinant DNA, vector construction, PCR, NGS)
- Experience with Electronic Lab Notebook system (ELN)
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Salary : $48 - $51