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US_Scientist I (R&D)

The Fountain Group
Cambridge, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/29/2026 CLOSED ON 5/30/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the US_Scientist I (R&D) position at The Fountain Group?

Pay: $41.54

Duration: 1 yr

Location: Cambridge, MA - 100% onsite

Position Description:

The Physical Biochemistry group requests a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Associate Scientist to join the group for operational efficiencies.

  • The selected candidate will contribute to a fast-paced, innovative research environment focused on addressing unmet medical needs across immunology, rare disease, and neuroscience therapeutic areas.

Client notes:

  • BS or MS ideally in a biochemistry or related field with 1-2 years of industry or academia - industry preferred
  • Reagent organization
  • Experience monitoring how protein reagents are stored and distributed
  • Experience performing crystallization workflows or biophysical analysis workflows
    • Crystallization methods
      • Vapor diffusion
      • Microbatch crystalllization
      • Dialysis crystallization
      • Fre interface diffustion (FID)
      • Seeding techniques
      • Lipidic cubic phase (LCP)
    • Biophysical techniques
      • DSF / Thermal shift assay (TSA)
      • DSC (differential scanning calorimetry)
      • Nano DSF
      • Circular dichroism (CD)
      • SEC
        • SEC -MALS
      • SPR
      • BLI
      • ITC
      • DLS

  • Crystal storage and shipping
  • Inventory management
    • Tracking
    • Ordering of supplies
    • Lab management
    • Lab safety

The selected candidate will be expected to

  • Enable efficient reagent and study organization, documentation, and data reporting, as well as monitoring how protein reagents are stored and distributed across the department.
  • Perform crystallization workflows or straight forward biophysical analysis workflows
  • Enable crystal storage and shipping
  • Demonstrate diligence in equipment maintenance, inventory tracking, and proactive ordering of laboratory supplies, and provide support for day-to-day laboratory management activities. Contribute to effective general laboratory organization and best practices for lab safety.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry or related field, with 1-2 years of relevant experience in an industrial and/or academic laboratory setting. The candidate must demonstrate strong collaborative skills and excellent communication skills. Innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to manage multiple activities in parallel are highly valued.

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