Job Title: Scientist

Job Description

This position will support one of our legacy products and life-saving medications as it undergoes the development of a new contemporary method. The role involves developing and optimizing an ELISA-based method to replace an established in vivo rat assay.

Responsibilities

Help develop and optimize an ELISA-based method to replace an established in vivo rat assay.Execute ELISA experiments to generate datasets suitable for statistical evaluation and method qualification.Generate, analyze, and interpret large data sets to evaluate assay performance.Apply statistical approaches to assess assay robustness, repeatability, and trending of results.Perform multi-channel pipetting and serial dilutions with precision and accuracy.Maintain accurate documentation of experimental data in accordance with regulatory standards.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in ELISA assay development.Skill in multi-channel pipetting and serial dilutions.Experience with statistical approaches for data analysis.Strong ability to generate, analyze, and interpret large datasets.Capability to maintain accurate documentation of experimental data.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree within Life Sciences and 3-5 years industry experience

Master's Degree within Life Sciences and 2-3 years industry experience

PhD Degree within Life Sciences and 0-2 years industry experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of electrophoresis and western blot techniques.Background in Biology and Molecular biology.Experience with ELISA, pipetting, and Western Blot.

Work Environment

The work environment involves handling biological materials and conducting experiments in a laboratory setting. Precision and accuracy in executing experiments are crucial, along with maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The role demands a focused and detail-oriented approach to scientific research and data analysis.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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