We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join a collaborative team in Marlborough, 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: Marlborough, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $40.00 - 50.15 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.
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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.
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