Research & Development Associate Scientist

Job Title: Research & Development Associate Scientist
Location: Branchburg, NJ
Hours / Schedule : Monday – Thursday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (with flexible start and end times - must be consistent)
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $28.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new diagnostic products, primarily immunoassays, through laboratory experiments and evaluation of reagents and biological materials
• Conduct laboratory experiments, collect, analyze data, and assist with product improvements from concept to technology transfer
• Evaluate reagents for prototype diagnostic development and biological samples for manufacturing and QC applications
• Formulate and optimize immunoassay prototypes and perform analytical performance studies
• Organize laboratory and clinical data for regulatory submissions and support technology transfer to manufacturing and quality teams
• Design and execute laboratory experiments, maintain accurate documentation, and perform routine equipment maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related Life Science discipline
• Strong laboratory pipetting skills and experience weighing chemicals and buffer formulation
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and documentation skills
• Basic laboratory skills such as pipetting and gravimetric measurement; previous industrial laboratory experience is a plus
• Knowledge of immunoassay functions (ELISA, IFA, multiplex platforms) and analytical methodologies (SDS-PAGE, spectrophotometry)
• Previous industry laboratory experience is not required but preferred
• Recent graduates with strong laboratory coursework and hands-on bench skills are encouraged to apply
• Highly desired skills include assay development, handling biological fluids, and experience with analytical laboratory techniques
• Ability to work well within a collaborative team, eager to learn, detail-oriented, and organized

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, TeamPeople, 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.