Contract Pharma Molecular Biologist

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Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, seeks a candidate to help accelerate discovery and innovation in life sciences. The position offers competitive pay (including a relocation bonus if needed), attractive benefits—medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, PTO, paid holidays—and an exciting work environment that values expertise and cutting‑edge instrumentation.

• Client Focused:
  We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding:
  We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good:
  We act ethically and morally.
• Employee‑Centric:
  We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble:
  We are prepared to adapt in an ever‑changing industry.
• Team‑Oriented:
  We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

Location:

New York City – 1‑year contract.

• Demonstrate laboratory expertise with biologic assays for drug development (monoclonal antibodies, antibody‑drug conjugates, T‑Cell Engagers).
• Perform functional antibody screening and profiling (tumor cell signaling, internalization, killing assays, cytokine release).
  • Must be proficient in cell culture techniques, ELISA, flow cytometry (antibody selection, method optimization, analysis).
  • Maintain multiple cell lines simultaneously (approx. 2–10).
• Conduct potential drug candidate evaluation in vitro (PK/PD, receptor occupancy, density, cytokine release) and ex vivo assays (tumor isolation, blood cell analysis).
• Design and execute studies to select and deliver potential drug candidates.
• Communicate results at project team meetings and prepare presentations as needed.

• MS in Molecular/Cellular Biology or related field with 1+ years of lab experience (preferably in pharma). A BS with 3+ years of lab experience outside academia is also considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Graph Pad Prism, Spotfire, and Benchling.
• Team‑player mentality with strong written and verbal communication skills. Will collaborate across functional teams (structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics).
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, able to operate effectively in a fast‑paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and adaptability.

Job posting will close by March 31st 2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.

Seniority level:
Entry level |

Employment type:

Temporary | Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology | Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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