Bench Scientist I

System One is a provider of outsourced services and workforce solutions supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. The company is seeking a Bench Scientist I to perform immunological assays and laboratory research supporting vaccine candidates. The role involves data analysis, reagent tracking, assay optimization, documentation, and collaboration with scientific teams in a BSL-2 environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform immunological assays to evaluate immune responses to vaccine candidates, including: ELISA, Neutralization assay with ELISA, Luminex assays, Functional antibody assays, and Cell culture-based assays
• Conduct laboratory work in a BSL-2 environment while adhering to applicable safety and quality standards
• Analyze, document, and interpret experimental data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting
• Maintain detailed laboratory records, electronic notebooks, and presentation materials
• Generate, characterize, and track critical reagents used in preclinical and translational vaccine studies
• Support assay optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvements
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and timelines
• Contribute to data presentations, reports, and scientific discussions

Preferred

• Experience supporting vaccine research or infectious disease programs
• Familiarity with preclinical or clinical immunogenicity studies
• Knowledge of assay development, validation, or troubleshooting
• Experience working within regulated laboratory environments and following data integrity requirements
• Vaccine research support
• Clinical immunogenicity studies
• Assay development
• Assay validation
• Assay troubleshooting
• Regulated laboratory experience
• Data integrity compliance

Benefits

• Eligible employees have health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, and voluntary plans.
• Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k) plan.

Company

• Specialized technical staffing, recruiting, and outsourced workforce solutions.
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
• http://www.systemoneservices.com/
• Founded in 2008
• 5001-10000 employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Immunology, Virology, Biology, Microbiology, or a related life science field
• Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant laboratory experience in a research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or academic setting
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: ELISA, Neutralization assays, Luminex assays, Cell culture techniques, Immunology- or vaccine-related laboratory methods
• Strong understanding of immunology, virology, or vaccine development principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, documentation, and data analysis skills
• Experience supporting vaccine research or infectious disease programs
• Familiarity with preclinical or clinical immunogenicity studies
• Knowledge of assay development, validation, or troubleshooting
• Experience working within regulated laboratory environments and following data integrity requirements

Required skills

• Cell Culture Techniques, ELISA, Immunology, Luminex Assays, Neutralization Assays, Vaccine Development

Experience

• 2-4 years