What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Researcher position at ClinLab Solutions Group?
Work Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Summary:
Seeking a Contract Research Associate to support analytical research and development activities for pre-clinical and clinical gene editing programs. This lab-based role focuses on routine analytics for various nucleic acid modalities using advanced analytical and molecular biological techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine testing for purity, impurity, stability, and identity of mRNA and gRNA molecules, including analysis of capped species, poly A tail, and concentration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process development, method development, characterization, comparability, manufacturing, and investigations.
- Utilize chromatographic and electrophoretic separation techniques, such as HPLC/UPLC-UV/FLD, for analytical assessments.
- Apply molecular biological methods, including ELISA and PCR, for sample analysis and data interpretation.
- Support the implementation and automation of sample preparation and data analysis workflows to enhance laboratory efficiency.
- Process, summarize, and interpret analytical data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results.
- Engage in continuous learning to quickly adapt to new analytical methods and technologies relevant to gene editing programs.
- Interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related life sciences discipline.
- 3 years of relevant experience in laboratory settings, with at least 2 years of hands-on industry experience in analytical development or quality control.
- Proficiency with liquid chromatography, plate reader, capillary electrophoresis, UV/VIS/FL spectroscopy, ELISA, and PCR techniques.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with cell culture is desirable.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and automation for analytical workflows is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
Published Category:
Analytical & Process Development
Salary : $30 - $50