Laboratory Associate

Description:

Title: Laboratory Associate

Location: Westborough MA, 01581

Job Duration: 06 months Contract (Possibility of extension)

The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) Associate supports laboratory operations, cell culture activities, study execution, technical documentation, and commercial readiness initiatives. This role requires a hands-on, detail oriented professional who applies strong organizational skills, sound documentation practices, and a collaborative mindset in laboratory and GMPsupport environments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage routine MS&T laboratory operations, including organization, material inventory, supply ordering, equipment coordination, and maintenance of a safe, inspection ready workspace.
• Perform mammalian and stem cell culture activities, including media preparation, cell feeding, passaging, sampling, monitoring, and documentation.
• Execute laboratory studies in accordance with approved protocols, batch records, SOPs, and study instructions.
• Support the preparation and review of protocols, batch records, worksheets, and technical reports through data compilation, record verification, and documentation management.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize study data to support process understanding, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Support commercial readiness through process readiness studies, technology transfer activities, GMP readiness initiatives, documentation updates, and cross functional coordination.
• Adhere to quality systems and good documentation practices, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and compliant with data integrity requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with MS&T, Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, and other cross functional stakeholders to achieve project and operational objectives.
• Provide support across laboratory, operational, documentation, and project activities based on business priorities.
  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualification:

• BS or MS degree in biology, bioengineering, cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related scientific field with relevant laboratory experience appropriate for an associate level role.
• Handson experience with mammalian cell culture and/or stem cell culture experience.
• Good aseptic technique and ability to follow established procedures, SOPs, batch records, and study instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated commitment to accurate documentation, record management, and data integrity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines in a fast paced laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to support laboratory operations, study execution, documentation, and related business needs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work onsite and support flexible schedules, including occasional weekend or holiday work, based on cell culture or business needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred:

• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cell therapy, or GMP regulated laboratory environments.
• Direct experience with human stem cell culture, differentiation systems, and related analytical techniques (e.g., FCM, IFA, qRTPCR).
• Working knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, data integrity, and good documentation practices.
• Experience supporting technology transfer, process characterization/qualification, or manufacturing readiness activities.

Software Galaxy Systems, LLC (SGS) is an award-winning Contingent Workforce Services firm providing a broad range of integrated suite of services through a global delivery platform. SGS brings innovative talent management strategies to empower its clients to stay focused on growth of their core competencies. SGS has developed a comprehensive process-oriented methodology to manage high-volume contingent labor, payroll services and SOW’s for today’s competitive landscape.

SGS is proud of the partnerships it has built with its clients, MSP’s, and employees which has allowed it to deliver unparalleled service to its wide-ranging customer base. SGS is a certified minority owned enterprise that provides innovative yet practical solutions, from concept through execution. We combine technology with strategy and aim to deliver results today that endure tomorrow. SGS’ client centric approach delivers unparalleled value with vastly responsive, streamlined and highly process oriented workforce solutions.

SGS has been awarded and acknowledged by leading MSP’s (i.e., KellyOCG, TAPFIN, Guidant Global, etc.) for its exemplary performance in the contingent workforce space.