Principal Associate Scientist

GForce Life Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Associate Scientist for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will handle compound management and assay development, requiring a B.S. or M.S. with relevant lab experience. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with automation platforms. This is an onsite role, offering both medical and vision insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Up to 4 years of lab experience for a B.S. or 2 years for an M.S.
• Experience with compound management and high-throughput screening workflows.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process compound requests and prepare assay-ready plates.
• Develop and execute biochemical and cell-based assays.
• Analyze and report assay data for quality and integrity.

Skills

Hands-on experience with plate-based biochemical and/or cell-based assays

Strong organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field

M.S. in relevant field

Tools

Automation platforms

Liquid handling robotics

Job description

Direct message the job poster from GForce Life Sciences

Executive MSP Recruiter at GForce Life Sciences

Principal Associate Scientist

12-month Contract

Onsite in Cambridge, MA

Key Responsibilities

Compound Management (50%)

• Process compound requests and prepare assay-ready plates using automation and sample management tools

• Coordinate and track incoming/outgoing shipments to CRO partners and collaborators

• Maintain compound library integrity, ensuring accurate records and quality control

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of liquid handling systems

Assay Development (50%)

• Develop, miniaturize, and execute biochemical and cell-based assays in 384-well and 1536-well formats

• Operate automation platforms and liquid handling robotics to support high-throughput screening (HTS) and hit-to-lead activities

• Analyze, interpret, and report assay data with an emphasis on quality, reproducibility, and data integrity

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field with up to 4 years of relevant lab experience; or M.S. with up to 2 years of relevant experience

• Hands-on experience with plate-based biochemical and/or cell-based assays

• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills

• Detail-oriented and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in compound management, LIMS/databases, and high-throughput screening workflows

• Familiarity with automation platforms and liquid handling robotics

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Research

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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