Research and Development Associate

SSi People; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SSi People in Cambridge, MA seeks a detail-oriented Research and Development Associate to support tissue-enhanced delivery platform development and portfolio programs. You will assist bioanalytical testing, cell-based assays, and maintain rigorous lab documentation.

You’ll work in a collaborative environment to drive high-quality experimental outcomes, with hands-on molecular biology work including qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA, and Western blot, and document findings in an electronic lab notebook.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in biotech/pharma or post-bachelor research.
• Hands-on molecular biology techniques including qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA, and Western blot.
• Ability to independently execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings.
• Strong organizational skills and collaboration in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support tissue-enhanced delivery platform development and portfolio programs.
• Process animal tissues for protein analysis and nucleic acid extraction.
• Perform MSD and PCR-based bioanalytical analyses.
• Conduct cell-based functional assays and maintain an electronic laboratory notebook.

Skills

Molecular biology

qPCR/ddPCR

ELISA

Western blot

Data analysis

Tools

MSD platform

qPCR instruments

ELN / electronic lab notebook

Job description

Job Title: Research and Development Associate

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts (On-Site)

Job Summary: We are representing an opportunity for a detail-oriented scientist to contribute to tissue-enhanced delivery platform development and portfolio programs. Our team is seeking someone who can support bioanalytical and cell-based testing, manage lab documentation, and help drive high-quality experimental outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support tissue-enhanced delivery platform development and portfolio programs.
• Process animal tissues for protein analysis and nucleic acid extraction.
• Perform MSD and PCR-based methods for bioanalytical analyses.
• Conduct cell-based functional assays and maintain an electronic laboratory notebook.

Required

• 1+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or post-bachelor’s research.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, including qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA, and Western blot.
• Ability to independently execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to productively collaborate in cross-functional and matrixed teams.

About SSI People

With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.