Research Associate I

Spectraforce Technologies; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Waltham, MA seeks a Research Associate I for an 8-month assignment. The role focuses on high-throughput molecular biology tasks including PCR, cloning, and analytics, following SOPs and GLP/HSE standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's with 3+ years of experience or a Master’s with 2+ years, demonstrates strong verbal communication, and is a fast learner who can present results to teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience or Master's degree with 2+ years.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to present results in team meetings.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a fast learner.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs daily to carry out listed work.
• Perform high-throughput PCR, cloning, and analytics.
• Interpret data and provide oral presentations in group meetings.
• Adhere to GLP and HSE rules on a daily basis.

Skills

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Fast learner

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PCR

Restriction digestion

Cloning

Gibson Assembly

Agarose gel electrophoresis

Bacterial transformation

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate I

Duration: 8 Months

Location: Waltham, MA; 02451

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri 9-5pm

HM Notes:

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

Job Description:

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