Bench Scientist II

Job Title: Bench Scientist II

Location: Groton, CT

Type: Contract

Compensation: $43-$48.38

Work Model: Onsite - onsite

Hours: 40.0 hours/week

Overview

Leading pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced Bench Scientist II. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelors or Masters degree with hands-on laboratory experience in an industry or research setting with FLIPR or comparable fluorescence-based plate reader technology, cell cultures, and plate-based biological assays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory experiments using plate-based assay platforms.

• Operate and maintain data quality for specialized laboratory instrumentation, including fluorescence-based plate reader systems.

• Execute in vitro pharmacology and biological assays according to established protocols.

• Support high-throughput screening and assay workflows.

• Culture and maintain cell lines for experimental use.

• Analyze experimental data and ensure accuracy through quality control procedures.

• Prepare and organize datasets, summaries, and experimental results for review.

• Collaborate closely with laboratory team members to support ongoing research activities.

• Follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain accurate experimental records.

• Assist with bringing outsourced assay activities back into internal laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.

• Hands-on laboratory experience in an industry or research setting.

• Experience with FLIPR (Fluorescence Imaging Plate Reader) or comparable fluorescence-based plate reader technology.

• Experience conducting plate-based biological assays.

• Cell culture experience.

• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation and associated software platforms.

• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret experimental data.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in in vitro pharmacology.

• Experience supporting high-throughput screening (HTS) workflows.

• Familiarity with fluorescence-based assay technologies.

• Experience using GraphPad Prism for data analysis.

• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).

• Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) environment.

• Familiarity with assay transfer, assay validation, or laboratory process implementation.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.