Research Associate

Collabera; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

long-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

paid sick and safe time

paid vacation time

paid parental leave

paid holidays annually

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Laboratory Research Scientist in Lexington, Massachusetts, to provide technical support for multiple projects in drug evaluation and clinical translation. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology and over 4 years of lab experience.

The role includes conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with the team. The position offers competitive compensation at $45.00 - 48.00 per hour and various benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant drug discovery laboratory experience in an industrial or academic environment.
• Experience with primary human adipocytes and hepatocytes culture is preferred.
• Experience with advanced in vitro model systems including organoids and other 3D culture systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, and lead optimization.
• Analyze data and present results in group meetings.
• Maintain clear experimental records in laboratory notebooks and write SOPs.

Skills

mammalian cell culture

cell-based assays

quantitative real-time PCR

Education

Master’s in Cell and Molecular Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

To provide technical laboratory research effort in support of multiple projects focused on expedited evaluation and the clinical translation of therapies.

Top Skills Per Mgr.

• mammalian cell culture
• cell-based assays
• quantitative real-time PCR

Essential Functions

• siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, and lead optimization
• Cellular and molecular biology methodologies, e.g., mammalian cell culture; in vitro screening; cell-based assays; RNA extraction and RT-qPCR
• Analyze data and present the results in group meetings
• Maintain clear experimental records in laboratory notebooks; write SOPs and other technical reports as needed
• Work closely with research team members to quickly and effectively address critical questions related to the efficacy of our drugs
• Review literature and provide insights to research directions, while predominantly making hands‑on contributions to the research.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Cell and Molecular Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 4+ years of relevant drug discovery laboratory experience in industrial or academic environment is preferred
• Experience in cellular and molecular biology is essential (e.g., mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, quantitative real-time PCR)
• Experience with primary human adipocytes and hepatocytes culture is preferred
• Experience with advanced in vitro model systems including organoids and other 3D culture systems is highly preferred
• Experience with RNAi and in vitro screening is preferred
• Candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, strong work ethics and demonstrated to be an effective contributor to group projects in a team-oriented environment
• The ability to perform and interpret experiments reliably, and to advance projects aggressively towards defined goals is expected.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $45.00 - 48.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [life insurance]
• [long-term disability insurance]
• [short-term disability insurance]
• [paid parking/public transportation]
• [Paid time off]
• [Days/hours of paid sick and safe time]
• [Days/hours of paid vacation time]
• [Weeks of paid parental leave]
• [Paid holidays annually]
• [any additional benefits applicable]