Research Fellow Full-time

External Screening & In Vitro Biology Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time contract position

External Research Solutions (ERS) supports scientific innovation by managing external screening partnerships and ensuring seamless data integration between internal teams and external vendors. Our mission is to enable high-quality, efficient research through robust data operations, strong vendor collaboration, and disciplined data governance.

Support external screening data operations, plate-based screening workflows, and vendor coordination to ensure accurate, timely data delivery for scientific decision-making. This role partners closely with internal scientists, cross-functional stakeholders, and external CRO partners to enable high-quality screening execution and data flow.

Maintain and update external screening data repositories and vendor-specific portals.

Process screening requests, validate and QC data deliverables, and distribute accurate data to scientists.

Coordinate with external vendors and CROs to track screening requests, clarify deliverables, and support timely resolution of data or workflow issues.

Support plate-based screening assay transfer to external CRO partners by ensuring assay data, protocols, controls, and supporting documentation are organized, complete, and aligned with internal standards.

Receive, format, and publish screening data using standardized data-loading tools and templates.

Register and maintain vendor profiles and project records in designated systems.

Request registration of new control/reference compounds as needed.

Adhere to established data handling standards and maintain clear documentation for audits and reporting.

Support additional responsibilities as business needs, project priorities, or workflow requirements evolve.

BS in Biology or related scientific discipline required. Experience with scientific data workflows, data management, and data QC in a research or screening environment. In vitro pharmacology experience preferred, including plate-based screening assay workflows, data analysis/QC, and upload. Experience working with external vendors, CROs, or outsourced research partners preferred.

Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities, evolving processes, and shifting project needs. Customer Focus: Anticipates the needs of scientists and stakeholders to improve service quality. Demonstrates willingness to learn new systems, scientific workflows, and best practices.