Research Associate
job summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join a collaborative team in Westborough, MA, to support the analytical testing of cell therapy products for development activities. This is a hands-on laboratory role focusing on routine and repetitive sample analysis, primarily utilizing Flow Cytometry and Aseptic Mammalian Cell Culture. This is a 3-month contract with potential for extension.
location: Westborough, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $40.00 - 51.15 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Perform routine and repetitive analytical testing of cell therapy development samples, utilizing established techniques/SOPs, including aseptic mammalian cell culture , flow cytometry , and molecular assays (e.g., qRT-PCR/ddPCR)
- Document all work meticulously in electronic laboratory notebooks or paper forms (SOPs), databases, and inventories, ensuring accurate and timely record keeping .
- Analyze experimental results and accurately report data out to the project lead and team within established timelines.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and other internal departments to coordinate sample testing schedules and support development activities.
- Support general lab maintenance, including equipment upkeep, restocking, and ordering supplies.
qualifications:
Required
- 1+ year of hands-on experience with adherent mammalian cell culture
- 1 year of hands-on experience with flow cytometry
- Be able to follow established techniques/SOPs in aseptic cell culture, cell and molecular biology to generate and analyze data in an accurate and reproducible manner.
- Capable of maintaining accurate records in electronic laboratory notebooks or paper forms/SOPs, appropriate databases, and inventories in a timely manner.
- Cellular therapy laboratory experience
- Experience in mRNA/DNA extraction and qRT-PCR/ddPCR
- Experience with ELISA
- Experience with pluripotent stem cells
skills: Molecular Biology, Quality control, SOP, Flow Cytometry, Cell Cultures, Mammalian Cell Culture, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Aseptic Technique, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Batch Record, Gene and Cell Therapy
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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