Research Assistant: Data, Compliance & Lab Systems

Evotec; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Inclusive culture

Innovative projects

Big ideas culture

Job summary

Evotec in Boston, MA is seeking a detail‑oriented Research Assistant to support Benchling and related laboratory information systems, ensuring high data quality and regulatory compliance across legacy and active research records. You’ll assist users, triage issues, and help drive adoption through clear documentation and training.

You’ll work with Cell Core, QB, technicians, and IT/engineering to coordinate access, perform testing, and maintain synchronized records across multiple systems.

Qualifications

• BS (or equivalent) in life sciences or related field.
• 2+ years supporting scientific workflows/data curation/compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication.
• Excel and basic PowerPoint proficiency.
• Preferred: experience with Benchling/LIMS/ELN, familiarity with lab workflows and compliance standards, user training and documentation experience, and basic understanding of validation and release processes.

Responsibilities

• User support: manage access/reactivation and respond to inquiries.
• Compliance monitoring: track containers, unregistered entities, unassigned samples, and location validation errors; support reporting.
• Training & adoption: produce release notes, deliver re-training and onboarding.
• Documentation management: create and maintain user manuals and guides with version control.
• Feature testing: test new features, document plans/results, report defects, and validate fixes.
• Record review & data curation: triage and correct legacy records, update systems, document decisions for traceability.
• Intake & troubleshooting: assist with cell line registrations/expansions and approve workflows.
• Tracking & data quality: report missing docs, maintain master file, drive corrective actions.
• Tools: extensive Excel use; PowerPoint for stakeholder communications.
• Collaboration: coordinate with Cell Core, QB, technicians, and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

BS in life sciences

Tools

Benchling

LIMS

ELN

Job description

Evotec in Boston, MA is seeking a detail‑oriented Research Assistant to support Benchling and related laboratory information systems, ensuring high data quality and regulatory compliance across legacy and active research records. You’ll assist users, triage issues, and help drive adoption through clear documentation and training.

You’ll work with Cell Core, QB, technicians, and IT/engineering to coordinate access, perform testing, and maintain synchronized records across multiple systems.