Join as a contractor and later make lateral move?

I've wanted to work at X company before but have never been able to get an interview in their biology team. I have 6 years of industry experience doing molecular biology and cell culture work.

I somehow got an interview in the manufacturing space and have an offer as a contractor with a pay increase ( Scientist 74/hour) vs my previous salary as FTE (SRA- 115K).

I can do the manufacturing job as i have a year of experience from early in my career, but I had left because it wasn't what I felt was right for me at the time- not enough molecular bio. Does anyone have experience with making a lateral transfer to a different department on a contract role? This is something I'd consider doing after I'm like 80% complete with my contract.

I've been laid off looking for FTE for ~3months now. I don't want to pass up this opportunity for the contract role, plus I like the company. Or should I just stay unemployed and keep looking for the right fit job?

Any advice?