Research Associate

GForce Life Sciences; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GForce Life Sciences is seeking a Research Associate I or II for a 12-month contract in Lexington, MA. The role involves supporting projects focused on RNA-based therapies, executing molecular biology techniques, and collaborating closely with the research team. Ideal candidates will have relevant lab experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Level I: Associate’s degree + 1–3 years lab experience.
• Level II: BS/BA + 3–4 years in drug discovery.
• Must have hands-on experience with qPCR and western blotting.

Responsibilities

• Perform siRNA compound screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Execute cellular/molecular biology techniques including mammalian cell culture.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and write SOPs and technical reports.

Skills

Laboratory experience

RNA isolation

qPCR

Protein isolation

Western blots

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

BS/BA

Tools

RNA extraction

RT-qPCR

ELISA

MSD assays

Histology techniques

Flow cytometry

Job description

Direct message the job poster from GForce Life Sciences

Executive MSP Recruiter at GForce Life Sciences

Research Associate I or II

12-month contract

Lexington, MA

Purpose:

Support multiple research projects focused on accelerating the evaluation and clinical translation of RNA-based therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform siRNA compound screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies
• Execute cellular/molecular biology techniques:
• Mammalian cell culture
• RNA extraction & RT-qPCR
• ELISA and MSD assays
• Histology techniques: IHC, in situ hybridization, standard staining
• Analyze and present experimental data in team meetings
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and write SOPs and technical reports
• Collaborate closely with the research team to address key efficacy questions

Qualifications:

• Level I: Associate’s degree + 1–3 years lab experience
• Level II: BS/BA + 3–4 years in drug discovery (pharma preferred)
• Must have hands-on experience with qPCR and western blotting
• Animal handling and dosing experience preferred
• Flow cytometry/cell sorting a plus
• Strong communication skills, team collaboration, and ability to drive projects forward independently

Top Skills Desired by Hiring Manager:

• Laboratory experience/science background
• RNA isolation and qPCR
• Protein isolation and western blots

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Research, and Other

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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