Research Associate I

Makro Scientific; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Makro Scientific is seeking a motivated individual for a 12-month temporary position in Framingham, Massachusetts. The role involves conducting cell culture experiments and executing analytical procedures in a lab setting.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to work well independently and in a team.

Familiarity with aseptic techniques is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of molecular biology and/or mammalian cell culture laboratory experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cell culture experiments using various small scale platforms and bench top bioreactors.
• Monitor cell culture parameters and document all studies.
• Provide oral presentations on results to other department members.

Skills

Cell culture techniques

Analytical procedure execution

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. degree in Biology, Bioengineering, or related field

Job description

Growing Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device companies always need TOP Talent. Since 1996, MakroScientific’s proven staffing solutions have helped many Life Sciences companies succeed and visualize their goals by increasing innovation and decreasing costs while maintaining the complex service level expectations.

Our global presence with offices in USA (NJ, PA, IL, CA) and offices in UK, Europe and Asia enables us to be a powerful contributor and connector of right Talent.

Job Description

Job Description:

• The execution and analysis of experiments and analytical procedures.
• Displays an investigative or technological orientation in designing, executing and interpreting experiments and analytical procedures.
• Investigates basic technical problems and performs routine scientific procedures and experiments under general supervision.
• Plans and prioritizes concurrent experimental procedures. Integrates, complies, and tabulates data and assists supervisor in the analysis and interpretation of the results.
• May provide oral presentations on results to other department members.
• Works under active supervision.

Responsibilities

• The conducting cell culture experiments using small scale (i.e. shake flasks, spin tubes, well plates) platforms and bench top bioreactors, running biochemical assays, and performing routine lab duties.
• The individual will also be responsible for designing experiments, monitoring cell culture parameters and documenting all studies. Experience in a basic biology lab setting, including aseptic techniques is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work well independently and contribute as a member of a team.

Required Skills

• The Commercial Cell Culture Development (CCCD) department is responsible for the development, characterization, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture processes for late stage clinical and commercial manufacturing of therapeutic proteins and antibodies.
• In addition, the department provides technical expertise and support for improving the performance of commercial manufacturing processes.
• Our department is seeking to employ a motivated individual for a 12-month temporary position.
• This individual will work with a team of scientists and engineers to develop/optimize mammalian cell culture processes.

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Biology, Bioengineering, or related field and a minimum of 1 to 3 year of molecular biology and/or mammalian cell culture laboratory experience.