Lab Operations Scientist – Scale Reproducible Science

REACH INDUSTRIES; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

REACH INDUSTRIES is hiring a Scientific Operations Associate for an on-site role in Cambridge, MA. This position is for a contractor (3-6 months) focused on maintaining lab operations, supporting experiments, and collaborating with scientists and automation systems. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of hands-on lab experience, showcasing strong organizational skills and an ability to work in fast-paced environments. An hourly pay between $30-45 is offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of demonstrated hands-on lab experience with modern wet lab techniques.
• Strong desire to improve scientific workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot protocols systematically, with attention to technical and human variability.

Responsibilities

• Keep labs organized, stocked, and ready for daily experimentation.
• Assist with lab setup and teardown for protocols and workflows.
• Draft and maintain SOPs, protocols, QA/QC, and operational documentation.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Experimental design skills

Troubleshoot protocols

Familiarity with digital lab tools

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field

Tools

ELNs

LIMS

Python

R

Job description

REACH INDUSTRIES is hiring a Scientific Operations Associate for an on-site role in Cambridge, MA. This position is for a contractor (3-6 months) focused on maintaining lab operations, supporting experiments, and collaborating with scientists and automation systems. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of hands-on lab experience, showcasing strong organizational skills and an ability to work in fast-paced environments. An hourly pay between $30-45 is offered, depending on experience.