Title : Research associate Duration : 36 months Location : Andover, MA, 01810
POSITION SUMMARY • Collaborate with immunogenicity team members to develop and establish a new version of an in vitro immunopeptidomics assay by advancing the sensitivity, robustness and throughput of an existing methodology • Contribute to the new assay qualification design, execution, and establishment of quality control parameters • Apply the qualified method to support ongoing biologic drug project immunogenicity analyses • Maintain analytical mass spectrometry instrument performance, calibration, and troubleshooting as required
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES • Preparation of samples for mass spectrometry analysis • Design of experiments in collaboration with colleagues • Interpretation and documentation of experimental results • Communication of experimental results to team members
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • BS/MS degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, or related fields • Recent graduate
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS • Biological sample preparation • Operation of laboratory equipment • Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix-environment • Strong data organization, analysis, and communication skills
PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Standard laboratory operations: standing, walking, sitting, light lifting.
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