Bench Scientist

Synectics Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Andover, MA is seeking a hands-on Scientist with strong mammalian cell culture experience. The role involves routine maintenance, expansion, and experimental support within a research lab environment.

The ideal candidate will balance wet-lab work with meticulous documentation, data tracking, and operational support to ensure data integrity and adherence to SOPs. Preference for candidates with lab coordination experience and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Scientist with strong mammalian cell culture experience in a research lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, expansion, and support of mammalian cell cultures.
• Engage in bench-based work and experimental execution in a research setting.
• Maintain GLP practices, records, SOPs, and data integrity.
• Support cell-based assays, sample processing, and study logistics.
• Coordinate sample inventories and track experimental progress and lab records.

Skills

Cell culture

Mammalian cell culture

Bench work

GLP knowledge

Data management

Documentation

Lab workflows

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Sample coordination

Job description

• Seeking a hands-on Scientist with strong experience in mammalian cell culture, including routine maintenance, expansion, and experimental support activities.
• Candidates should have demonstrated experience working in a research laboratory environment and be comfortable spending the majority of their time performing bench-based work.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience supporting cell-based assays, sample processing, laboratory workflows, and experimental execution rather than purely administrative or coordination-focused backgrounds.
• The role requires someone who can effectively manage both wet-lab responsibilities and associated laboratory documentation, data tracking, and operational support activities.
• Candidates should be familiar with good laboratory practices (GLP), maintaining accurate records, following SOPs, and ensuring data integrity.
• Ideal candidates will have experience working in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, translational research, or academic research laboratories where they supported ongoing scientific studies and experiments.
• Manager is looking for candidates who can work independently in the lab, troubleshoot routine laboratory issues, and contribute to the efficient execution of research activities.
• Strong organizational skills are important, as the individual may be responsible for coordinating sample inventories, tracking experimental progress, managing laboratory records, and supporting study logistics.
• Candidates with experience in cell culture techniques, aseptic laboratory practices, reagent preparation, laboratory data management, and research documentation will be viewed favorably.
• Preference for individuals who are detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of balancing hands-on scientific work with laboratory coordination responsibilities.
• Schedule is a consistent Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, 40-hour workweek with no anticipated overtime.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Job Description

• Seeking a hands-on Scientist with strong experience in mammalian cell culture, including routine maintenance, expansion, and experimental support activities.
• Candidates should have demonstrated experience working in a research laboratory environment and be comfortable spending the majority of their time performing bench-based work.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience supporting cell-based assays, sample processing, laboratory workflows, and experimental execution rather than purely administrative or coordination-focused backgrounds.
• The role requires someone who can effectively manage both wet-lab responsibilities and associated laboratory documentation, data tracking, and operational support activities.
• Candidates should be familiar with good laboratory practices (GLP), maintaining accurate records, following SOPs, and ensuring data integrity.
• Ideal candidates will have experience working in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, translational research, or academic research laboratories where they supported ongoing scientific studies and experiments.
• Manager is looking for candidates who can work independently in the lab, troubleshoot routine laboratory issues, and contribute to the efficient execution of research activities.
• Strong organizational skills are important, as the individual may be responsible for coordinating sample inventories, tracking experimental progress, managing laboratory records, and supporting study logistics.
• Candidates with experience in cell culture techniques, aseptic laboratory practices, reagent preparation, laboratory data management, and research documentation will be viewed favorably.
• Preference for individuals who are detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of balancing hands-on scientific work with laboratory coordination responsibilities.
• Schedule is a consistent Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, 40-hour workweek with no anticipated overtime.

Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.