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Research Assistant

2nd Shift only

Job Description

Join the Metabolism Team in a dynamic role that bridges chemistry and biology. This position involves working primarily with biological samples such as plasma, blood, and urine in a laboratory setting. The end goal is to analyze data trends against biological samples, contributing valuable insights to the study.

Responsibilities

+ Work with biological samples including plasma, blood, urine, and feces.

+ Conduct cell culture tasks including maintaining and growing mammalian cell lines.

+ Perform sterile techniques and cell counting.

+ Seed and harvest cells onto assay plates and conduct extractions.

+ Support the chemistry team by performing wet chemistry techniques such as pipetting and using plate readers, liquid handlers, and centrifuges.

+ Run stability assays, protein binding assays, and enzyme inhibition assays.

+ Operate Mass Spec and LC-MS, performing extractions and running samples.

+ Participate in animal studies from dosing to sample analysis, using test tubes and cell lines.

+ Analyze data and conduct tests in a fast-paced and variable environment.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in biology, biochemistry, cell culture, and cell biology.

+ Proficiency in aseptic and sterile techniques.

+ Knowledge of wet chemistry or experience with biological samples.

+ Understanding of PCR, LC-MS, mass spectrometry, and liquid chromatography.

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related Life Science with 2-3 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 0-1 years of experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in mammalian cell culture, cloning, or plasmid transfections.

+ Familiarity with qPCR techniques and working with various cell lines.

+ Experience with Hamilton robotics, UV-Vis plate readers, and cell counters.

+ Experience running assays such as stability, protein binding, and enzyme inhibition.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

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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