Lab Assistant – Cell Culture & Media Development

📍 Location: Tarrytown, NY

🧪 Contract Position | 40 Hours/Week

🗓 Weekend Availability Required

Join a Top-Ranked Employer in Biotech Innovation!

Are you passionate about science and eager to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge lab environment? We’re looking for a Laboratory Assistant to support our Cell Culture and Media Development (CCMD) team within the Pre-Clinical Manufacturing and Process Development (PMPD) department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, contribute to life-changing research, and grow your career in biotechnology.

🔬 What You’ll DoPrepare media and buffers, manage inventory, and maintain bioreactor equipment.Support mammalian cell cultivation using aseptic techniques to produce monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic proteins.Accurately document lab activities in electronic lab notebooks.Collaborate with the Cell Culture team to improve lab workflows and operations.Ensure safety and cleanliness in the lab environment.🎓 What You BringHigh School Diploma or Associate’s Degree in science or engineering.0–2 years of lab experience (we welcome recent grads and career starters!).Familiarity with basic lab procedures and safety protocols.Bonus points for experience in cell culture, media prep, or inventory management.🌟 Why You’ll Love Working HereWork in a dynamic, mission-driven environment focused on developing FDA-approved medicines.Access to onsite amenities including a gym, cafeteria, and future daycare facilities.Be part of a company recognized for its outstanding culture and employee satisfaction.Enjoy competitive benefits for contract employees: paid holidays, accrued sick/vacation time, and more.Full-time employees receive stock options, bonuses, and 401(k) matching.📅 ScheduleMonday–Friday with required weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday).40 hours per week.

Ready to launch your biotech career in a supportive and innovative environment? Apply now and make a real impact in the world of medicine!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Tarrytown,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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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