Research Associate 1

JobDiva, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking a Research Associate 1 to support molecular biology experiments in a fast‑paced biotech setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience or a Master's with 2+ years, and strong verbal communication to present results in team meetings. Responsibilities include high‑throughput PCR, high-throughput cloning, and high‑throughput analytics, following SOPs daily to ensure GLP/HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to present results.
• Adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and HSE rules daily.
• High proficiency in molecular biology techniques.
• Able to follow SOPs daily.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput PCR.
• Conduct high-throughput cloning.
• Perform high-throughput analytics.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR

Cloning

Gibson Assembly

Gel electrophoresis

Bacterial transformation

SOP adherence

Verbal communication

Fast learner

Benchling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Benchling

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate 1

Location: Waltham, MA

Duration: 8+ Months

Note:

Local candidates only Candidates with strong experience welcomed, Scientists with more than minimum years of required experience with bachelor's and master's degree welcomed. Please do not submit PhD. Must Have: Bachelor's degree 3+ years of experience, Master's degree 2 + years of experience Strong verbal communication skills, including presenting results in team/group meetings Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a fast learner

• **Strongly Preferred: Demonstrated adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) regulations on a daily basis
• Strong foundation in molecular biology and microbiology techniques, including: PCR, Restriction digestion.
• Cloning, Gibson Assembly, Agarose gel electrophoresis, Bacterial transformation
• Nice to Have : Familiarity with Benchling electronic lab notebook (preferred)
• Ability to independently design, execute, and interpret experiments Local candidates only

Must be able to clearly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) on a daily basis to carry out the work that is listed below.

• High-throughput PCR
• High-throughput cloning
• High-throughput analytics

The ideal candidate must showcase Good Lab Practices and follow HSE rules on a daily basis

• -Preferred, fluent with molecular biology and microbiology techniques such as PCR, restriction digestion, cloning, Gibson Assembly, agarose gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation
• -Familiar with Benchling electronic notebook is preferred
• -Provide oral presentation in group meetings as needed
• -Must be able to carry out experiments and interpret data independently
• -Strong communication skills
• -Must be a fast learner

Years of Experience: Minimum 2-3 Years of experience depending on level of education

Bachelor's degree 3 years of experience

Master's degree 2 years of experience

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