Position Title: Research Associate II Work Location: Waltham, MA, 02451 Assignment Duration: 12 Months Shift Schedule - 9 - 5 EST; Mon - Fri HM Notes:
Free parking onsite
No extension at this time, however manager will notify us if anything changes
PHD candidates would be considered overqualified
Team is 5
Data, automatic data process
This group is working on gene therapy product developments, testing analysis of products
No exposure to extreme cold head room
Minimum of 3+ years' experience
local candidates preferred, however will consider candidates willing relocate at own expense
Must have skills:
HPLC and automation, Capillary Electrophoresis experience, (2 of 3 skills combination of this experience is required)
HPLC, chemistry-based assay experience is important
Ms office Outlook
Nice to Have Skills: Empower and ChemStation nice have experience Description: Responsible for the execution and analysis of experiments and analytical procedures. Display an investigative or technological orientation in designing, executing, and interpreting experiments and analytical procedures. Investigate basic technical problems and perform routine scientific procedures and experiments under general supervision. Plan and prioritize concurrent experimental procedures. Integrate, compile, and tabulate data; assist supervisor in the analysis and interpretation of results. May provide oral presentations on results to other department members. Work under active supervision, following established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy. Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or erroneous execution may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources. Frequent internal company contacts; infrequent inter-departmental and outside constituent contacts on routine matters.
Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related chemical discipline. 3–6 years post-school experience is required. Ability to work on a 12-month contract with potential for extension (budget/performance dependent). Comfortable handling automation in laboratory workflows. Must have experience with HPLC and automation, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE). Familiarity with software tools similar to Empower and ChemStation. Assist with testing using laboratory instruments. Ability to work effectively in a team of 10–15 members.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Quick learner and open-minded attitude. Experience with high-throughput or automated lab instrumentation. Exposure to analytical method development or troubleshooting.
Additional Information Years of Experience: 3–6 years. Contract Type: 12-month with potential extension.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 48.00/hr.
