• Senior Research Technician

    Actalent (Durham, NC)


    Job Title: Expert Research Technician

    Job Description

    As a Expert Research Technician, you will support the characterization of IsoTag™ reagents and their purification targets. You will perform routine testing of IsoTag™ protein samples and biologic samples produced from IsoTag™ purification tests. Additionally, you will be responsible for routine analytics to support application development of IsoTag™ reagents. This position is within the research department and will involve coordination with development, applications, and manufacturing groups.

    Responsibilities

    + Execute standard operating procedures that analyze quality attributes of lentiviral particles.

    + Execute standard operating procedures that analyze quality attributes of IsoTag™ reagents.

    + Assist in developing new analytical methods for new IsoTag™ reagents and biologic targets.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline OR High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of experience in a relevant role.

    + Knowledge of large molecule analytical techniques such as SDS-PAGE, UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, FACS, HPLC, ELISA, qPCR.

    + Prior lab experience in analytical testing.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in analytical method development or validation (AMD/AMV).

    + Experience with flow cytometry, PCR, and QC testing.

    + Basic analytical science skills for a testing lab.

    + HPLC and UPLC experience is highly beneficial.

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves analytical testing in a lab setting. You will have the opportunity to train and develop your skills further, especially in areas like HPLC, where there is a current team gap.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Durham, North Carolina.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Durham,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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.