Analytical QC Research Associate - Fluidic Properties

Terrestrial Bio; Walnut Hill (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to join the QC team in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will perform routine and non-routine fluidic property testing for formulation development, process characterization, and QC release of MAP programs. The role requires hands-on instrument operation for viscosity, surface tension, UV-Vis, and pH measurements, with strong data integrity and cross-functional collaboration across R&D and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biophysics, or related field with 1–3 years lab experience; or Master’s with relevant research experience.
• Hands-on experience operating lab instrumentation for viscosity, surface tension, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, and pH measurements.
• Fundamental understanding of physical chemistry, solution rheology, and fluid behaviors.
• Experience in cGMP, GLP, or other regulated quality laboratory environments.
• Strong attention to detail, data integrity practices, and precise documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced lab.
• Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine physical characterization of liquids using viscometry, surface tension/contact angle, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, and pH.
• Prepare reagents, calibration standards, and samples per SOPs and analytical protocols.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation with calibration/service records.
• Execute UV-Vis assays for concentration, purity, and spectral profiling.
• Analyze data to ensure precision, reproducibility and adherence to specs.
• Document results and maintain audit-ready records per cGMP and ALCOA+ data integrity.
• Support method qualification, validation, and protocol execution for fluidic testing.
• Author and review SOPs, test methods, and technical summaries.
• Collaborate across Analytical Development, Formulation Development, Process Engineering, and QC to meet timelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data integrity practices

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Viscosity meters

Surface tension meters

pH meters

UV-Vis spectrophotometer

Job description

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to join the QC team in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will perform routine and non-routine fluidic property testing for formulation development, process characterization, and QC release of MAP programs. The role requires hands-on instrument operation for viscosity, surface tension, UV-Vis, and pH measurements, with strong data integrity and cross-functional collaboration across R&D and Manufacturing.