Contract Pharma Molecular Biologist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to build lasting partnerships that enable the life sciences industry to accelerate discovery and innovation in research and manufacturing.  We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment.  We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Pharma Molecular Biologist to join our New York City team on a 1 year contract.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Demonstrating laboratory expertise with biologic assays aimed at drug development including monoclonal antibodies (mAb), antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) and T-Cell Engagers (TCE) platforms.

Must be proficient in cell culture techniques, ELISA, and flow cytometry (antibody selection, method optimization, analysis).

Must be able to maintain multiple cell lines simultaneously (approx. 2-10).

Performing functional antibody screening and profiling (including tumor cell signaling assays, internalization, tumor cell killing assays, cytokine release assays).

Conducting potential drug candidate evaluation in both in vitro (Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic (PK/PD), receptor occupancy, density, cytokine release), and ex vivo assays (tumor isolation, analysis of blood cells).

Designing and executing studies to select and deliver potential drug candidates.

Communicate results at project team meetings, be involved in the coordination and preparation of presentations as needed.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

MS-Molecular/Cellular Biology or related field with 1+ years of lab experience, preferably pharma.  BS-Molecular/Cellular Biology or related field with 3+ years of lab experience outside of academia will also be considered.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as GraphPad Prism, Spotfire, and Benchling.

Team player mentality with strong written and verbal communication skills. Will be required to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and details oriented, with the skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This job posting will close by March 31st 2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.