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Research Associate I (Scientific)

Pyramid Consulting, Inc
Waltham, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026

Immediate need for a talented Research Associate I (Scientific). This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Waltham, MA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.


Job ID:26-14396


Pay Range: $30 - $41/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).


Key Responsibilities:


  • Manager Notes:
  • Local candidates only
  • Possibility of an extension
  • Free parking onsite
  • Candidates with strong experience are welcome, Scientists with more than the minimum years of required experience with bachelor's and master's degree welcomed.


Key Requirements and Technology Experience:


  • Key Skills; PCR
  • Restriction digestion
  • Cloning
  • Gibson Assembly
  • Agarose gel electrophoresis
  • Bacterial transformation
  • Bachelor's degree 3 years of experience
  • Master's degree 2 years of experience
  • Strong verbal communication skills, including presenting results in team/group meetings
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a fast learner
  • Familiarity with Benchling electronic lab notebook (preferred)
  • Ability to independently design, execute, and interpret experiments
  • Must be able to clearly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) on a daily basis to carry out the work that is listed below.
  • High-throughput PCR
  • High-throughput cloning
  • High-throughput analytics
  • Preferred, fluent with molecular biology and microbiology techniques such as PCR, restriction digestion, cloning, Gibson Assembly, agarose gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation
  • Familiar with Benchling electronic notebook is preferred
  • Provide oral presentation in group meetings as needed
  • Must be able to carry out experiments and interpret data independently
  • Strong communication skills
  • Must be a fast learner
  • Years of Experience: Minimum 2-3 Years of experience depending on level of education
  • Bachelor's degree 3 years of experience
  • Master's degree 2 years of experience


Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.


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