The Analytical Development Research Associate / Senior Research Associate performs a variety of well-de?ned support functions and performs analytical procedures as outlined by their supervisor. The Analytical Development Research Associate / Senior Research Associate will support the goals and timelines for the Analytical Development team through timely completion of assay development projects, demonstrate excellent documentation skills and will be responsible for speci?c lab or department service functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs various experiments to support analytical method development for cell therapy product and other biologics product.
• Performs sample testing and data analysis following established methodologies and procedures. with minimal supervision and rapid turn-around time.
• Maintains excellent documentation of experiments and studies.
• Authors and reviews SOPs, protocols, and reports as needed.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance in conjunction with manager.
• Report on project progress and present data at internal team meetings.
• Performs laboratory support duties ensuring the laboratory functions efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with one or more of the following analytical techniques: chromatography, protein separation, and ELISA/MSD
• Ability to follow safety regulations and work in a GMP-like laboratory environment.
• Displays emerging ability to modify experimental designs and protocols to enable experimental and/or methodological improvement.
• Demonstrate independent reasoning, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communicator (oral, written) with proven ability to build open and collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary and matrixed team.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced work environment and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word to perform tasks.
• Time management and project management skills.

Required Educational Level

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent and 1-5 years of experience
• Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent and 0-2 years of experience
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related academic/vocational experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with analytical method development (e.g. characterization, release assays)

Working Environment:

• This is an onsite position at our Boston LC1 site.
• Able?to work upright and stationary and/or standing?for typical working hours.??
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology?with proficiency.??
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.?

$32-$42/hr

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