Research Associate

Hydrogen UK Ltd; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen UK Ltd in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Research Associate to support a tissue-enhanced delivery platform and portfolio programs. You will perform tissue processing, bioanalytical testing, and cell-based functional assays, applying PCR, MSD, and ELISA while assisting protocol development and data analysis.

The 12-month contract expects a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field and 1+ years in biotech/pharma, with hands-on molecular biology skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline is required.
• 1+ years of experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or post-bachelor’s research.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, including qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA, Western Blot, or similar methods.

Responsibilities

• Support tissue-enhanced delivery platform development and associated portfolio programs.
• Process animal tissues for protein analysis and nucleic acid extraction.
• Perform MSD and PCR-based methods for bioanalytical analyses.
• Perform cell-based functional assays to characterize biotherapeutics.
• Establish SOPs and adapt new protocols from scientific literature.
• Maintain accurate and complete records in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field

Tools

qPCR/ddPCR

ELISA

Western Blot

MSD

Job description

Title: Research Associate

Location: Cambridge, MA

Pay: $33.00-$41.00/hr

Schedule: Standard Office Hours

Duration: 12-Month Contract

This role supports tissue-enhanced delivery platform development and portfolio programs through tissue processing, bioanalytical testing, and cell-based functional assays. The position involves applying molecular biology techniques such as PCR, MSD, and ELISA while supporting protocol development, data analysis, and laboratory documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support tissue-enhanced delivery platform development and associated portfolio programs.
• Process animal tissues for protein analysis and nucleic acid extraction.
• Perform MSD and PCR-based methods for bioanalytical analyses.
• Perform cell-based functional assays to characterize biotherapeutics.
• Establish SOPs and adapt new protocols from scientific literature.
• Maintain accurate and complete records in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or post-bachelor’s research.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, including qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA, Western Blot, or similar methods.
• Ability to independently execute experiments and analyze resulting data.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and matrixed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with animal tissue processing.
• Previous experience performing ELISA or MSD assays.
• Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays.