Job Description
Position Title: Research Associate
Work Location: Westborough, MA 01581
Assignment Duration: 3 Months
Position Summary: The Research Associate role will provide a supporting role for ongoing research activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Formulating and preparing large batches of cell culture media
• Provide group support with media exchanges on a daily basis
• Collect metabolite samples from ongoing lots on a daily basis.
• Perform metabolite assays and analyze results on a daily basis, compile and create reports on a weekly basis.
• Collect and prepare cell culture samples for RNA extraction, qPCR, ddPCR and immunostaining on a weekly basis.
• Maintain accurate records and assist team scientists with recording experimental data.
Qualification & Experience:
• Cellular therapy laboratory experience
• Knowledge of quality control and maintaining accurate batch records
• Knowledge or experience with bioreactor systems
• Knowledge or experience with performing metabolite assays
• Knowledge of immuno-fluorescent assay and microscope imaging systems
• Experience with mRNA handling and analysis of qPCR results
• Minimum requirement of BS degree with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience or
• MS with 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience
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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: $ 50.00/hr.