Associate Engineer

Target PR Range: 30-40/hr
*Depending on experience

Job Description
This position reports into the Systems Engineering group in Cambridge, MA, supporting senior staff in performing general laboratory functions for the design and characterization of combination products as well as general laboratory support such as supporting preventive maintenance, calibration of lab equipment, and maintaining Good Laboratory Practices. This position requires the application of engineering principles to perform the job functions and the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across different functions to successfully complete projects. This position is expected to be at least 80% on-site.

This role will be required to:
• Perform hands-on engineering testing and experiments to characterize drug delivery systems in a controlled laboratory setting while following GLP and GDP.
• Work in a laboratory environment, operating equipment such as 3D printers, tensile testers, viscosity testers, environmental chambers, arbor presses, and basic wet-lab equipment like transfer pipettes, micro pipettes, and balances.
• Meticulously document experiment designs, material traceability, methods, techniques, results, and sample information in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).
• Perform basic data analysis using statistics, drawing relevant conclusions from study data and working closely with other staff to communicate and document these findings.
• Author and execute protocols and technical reports summarizing key findings and results.
• Assess & recommend optimized lab workflows and product designs.
• Provide detailed data analysis and recommendations to enable senior staff to make informed decisions.
• Be comfortable with thinking outside the box and being self-motivated to further add value to the organization.

Basic Qualifications
• B.S. in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline
• Effective Communicator (Oral/Written)
• Strong hands-on skills and a desire to work daily in a well-equipped laboratory environment
• Methodical and thoughtful with a high attention to detail
• Technical Writing (Protocols, Reports, Technical Assessments, Presentations)

Preferred/Demonstrated Competencies
• Relevant experience (pharmaceutical industry, combination products, medical devices, etc.)
• Wet lab & product testing experience
• Understanding of Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
• Statistics knowledge and data analysis skills (software: e.g. JMP, Minitab)
• 3D modeling and CAD experience
• Basic programming skills (e.g. C, Python)
• Organized and able to balance multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis skills
• Collaborative team player
• Fast and continuous learner
• Flexible/highly adaptive to changing priorities/environment