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Research Associate

Piper Companies
Piper Companies Salary
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Piper Clinical Solutions is seeking a Research Associate to support a well-known biotech organization out of the Baltimore, MD area. This role is a true R&D analytical role with a great team!

Responsibilities of the Research Associate include:

  • Design, generate, and characterize recombinant proteins
  • Perform mammalian cell culture, transient transfections, protein expressions, protein purifications, and micro pipetting in a GMP setting
  • Perform ELISA assays and other cell-based assays
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize data using statistical software programs
  • Perform laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and calibrating equipment and ordering laboratory supplies
  • Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks
  • Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Qualifications of the Research Associate include:

  • 2 years of experience working in a GMP or academic laboratory supporting assay development (PCR, ELISAs, etc..)
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture, ELISA assays, formulations and micro pipetting
  • Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and/or related field such as biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, etc.

Compensation for the Research Associate includes:

  • Salary: $52,000 -66,000 *depending on relevant experience*
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna), 401k, Sick leave required as by law, PTO, Holidays

This job opens for applications on 8/4/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

Research associate, research technician, research assistant, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant, associate scientist, scientist, sample processing, buffers, reagents, ELISA, assay, serology, flu sample, infectious disease, protein expression, protein purification, molecular biology, transient transfection, mammalian cell culture, column chromatography, recombinant proteins, SDS Page, protein quantification, Biacore, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, chemical engineering, western blot, SOP, standard operating procedure, laboratory, BSL2, biosafety level, BSL 3, CLIA, CAP, regulated laboratory, DNA, RNA, PCR, qPCR, ELIspot, research organization, formulation, raw material, chemistry, analytical chemistry, master mixes, cell culture, GCMS, HPLC, qPCR, PCR, ELISA, imunoassay, cell based assay, assay, western blot, process development, research and development, R&D

Salary : $52,000 - $66,000

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