Research Associate (Analytical Technician)

Yoh Services LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

HSA

Life & Disability

401K

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonus

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, invites applications for a Research Associate (Analytical Technician) in Waltham, MA. The role supports a major pharmaceutical client and requires a BS in biological sciences.

Schedule is full-time, Mon-Fri, with starting times around 7-8 am and potential evenings or overtime. You will execute test methods, maintain records, review data, document investigations, and manage training plans.

Qualifications

• BS in biological sciences or related field with 0–2 years of life sciences experience.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Experience in QC or analytical testing and following approved procedures.
• Experience with assays for cell/gene therapy products and analytical platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute test methods following established procedures and schedules.
• Maintain test documentation and assay databases for control monitoring.
• Review data to verify conformance to criteria and trend to control ranges.
• Report out-of-spec results and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage training plans and documentation sign-off.
• Maintain analytical cell cultures and related inventories.
• Support facility infrastructure and biosafety level 2 controls.
• Occasional weekend/holiday work to support lab activities.

Skills

Documentation

Lab procedures

Data analysis

Automation platforms

Biohazard handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological sciences

Tools

Liquid handling systems

SDS-PAGE

Capillary Electrophoresis

PCR

NGS

Job description

Yoh presents an excellent long-Research Associate (Analytical Technician) opportunity with a trusted, long-term client located in Waltham, MA. This position is part of a major pharmaceutical company, and requires a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. Schedule is full-time M-F (7am-8am start time, 8 hour shift) and may require flexibility to work some evenings and overtime due to projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute test methods following established procedures and approved schedules.
• Maintain all test documentation and assay databases for control monitoring.
• Review test data to verify conformance to method suitability criteria and trending to assay control ranges.
• Report any out of expectation results or test failures, and support test investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Manage individual training plans and schedules, and documentation sign off.
• Manage and maintain all analytical cell cultures.
• Support maintenance of facility infrastructure (e.g. equipment) and management of inventories for assay supplies, reagents, controls and standards.
• Comply with site HSE systems and biosafety level 2 controls.
• Potential for occasional weekend and holiday work to support ongoing lab activities.

Qualifications

• BS in biological sciences or related field with 0 – 2 years of relevant experience in the life sciences, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills, committed to internal documentation practices.
• Experience in a QC or other analytical setting and executing assays to the control of established procedures.
• Relevant experience in analytical testing of cell and gene therapy products, with preferred experience in analytical platforms associated with Adeno-Associated Virus and Adenovirus type agents, RNA, DNA, and LNP.
• Experience with automation technology platforms (e.g. liquid handling platforms).
• Experience and knowledge of working with biohazard infectious agents and biosafety level 2 controls.
• Experience in the following analytical platforms including but not limited to biological/cell-based assays(e.g infectivity, potency), molecular assays (e.g. PCR, NGS), separation technologies (e.g SDS PAGE, Capillary Electrophoresis), spectral assays (e.g. Optical density), ELISA platforms and chemistry methods (e.g. pH, Bradford).

Estimated Min Rate: $20.00

Estimated Max Rate: $24.00

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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