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Research Associate



Job Description

Join our In Vitro Cell Culture team as a Research Associate, where you will contribute significantly to our efforts in discovering trends in biological samples. You will work with a variety of samples, including plasma, blood, urine, and feces, from both animal and human sources. This role involves executing basic wet chemistry techniques and maintaining cell cultures, with a strong focus on cell culture methodologies.

Responsibilities

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

+ Support the in-life team by processing samples and running basic wet chemistry techniques.

+ Maintain and grow cell lines in preparation for assays.

+ Operate Mass Spectrometry equipment and perform extractions.

+ Conduct animal study-related tasks using test tubes and cell lines.

+ Seed cells onto assay plates and harvest them.

+ Run extractions and handle analytical techniques like plate readers and LC-MS.

+ Perform studies from start to finish, including sample extraction and analysis.

Essential Skills

+ B.S. degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related life science field.

+ 2-4 years of sterile cell culture experience, with industry experience preferred.

+ 2-4 years of experience with sterile techniques and tissue culture.

+ Proficiency in biology, biochemistry, tissue culture, cell culture, and aseptic techniques.

+ Accurate pipetting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Master's degree in the biological sciences is a plus.

+ PCR experience is beneficial, though not required.

+ In vitro DMPK experience is advantageous.

+ A scientific mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and perform literature research independently.

Work Environment

Work in a busy lab environment within the Metabolism In Vitro team. This team collaborates closely with the in-life team, adapting to changing work forecasts every 6-8 weeks. The lab is part of a larger organization focusing on drug development. Expect a dynamic atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $28.84/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 Nov 7, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.