Research Associate, Media Prep

Skills Alliance Enterprise; Cambridge (MA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Skills Alliance Enterprise in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Research Associate to join the Beta Islet Team. You will perform media preparation, reconstitute growth factors, and support differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into beta islet cells, following established protocols.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years in cell biology with strong organization, communication, and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced lab. Data quality and biosafety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• BA/MA or MS in cell biology, stem cell biology, biotechnology, or related fields.
• 2–3+ years of post-graduate academic or industry experience in cell biology, stem cell biology, biotechnology, or related fields.
• Experience in media preparation, cell culture, or related workflows desired.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills with consistent protocol adherence.
• Ability to manage time efficiently across multiple preparation tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with beta cell or stem cell differentiation workflow is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Independently prepare culture media and reconstitute small molecules/growth factors for beta islet cell differentiation.
• Closely adhere to reagent prep protocols and document workflows within batch records.
• Label, track, and manage prepared media and reconstituted factors systematically.
• Monitor inventory of media components and generate order requests as needed to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
• Participate in continuous improvement of media preparation workflow, including scaling and process optimization.
• Collaborate with the beta islet cell differentiation team to ensure reagent preps are aligned with project timelines and program goals.
• Assure compliance with all relevant lab safety and biosafety regulations.

Formation

BA/MA or MS in cell biology or related field

Outils

Tube welder

Tube sealer

Description du poste

About our Client: Our client is focused on utilizing engineered cells as medicines for patients. The ability to modify genes and use cells as medicines will be one of the most important advances in healthcare over the next several decades. Our client is building differentiated capabilities across the spectrum of cell and gene therapy.

About the role: Supporting a growing Biotechnology company, and we are hiring new team members who believe in the potential of engineered cells as medicines, who want to challenge status quo, and who lead with the desire to work on novel ideas. You will join the Beta Islet Team (located in Cambridge, MA) as a Research Associate and report to the Principal Research Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for the media preparation supporting in vitro differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into beta islet cells, including all aspects of media preparation, reconstituted factors, and reagents stocks. You should have sufficient personal expertise to teach as well as troubleshoot these techniques. In addition, you will be expected to adhere to all protocols and ensure the quality of data collection, both personally and as part of allied laboratory staff. A successful candidate will be well-organized, collaborative, and impact driven.

What you’ll do:

• Independently prepare culture media and reconstitute small molecules/growth factors for beta islet cell differentiation.
• Closely adhere to reagent prep protocols and document workflows within batch records.
• Label, track, and manage prepared media and reconstituted factors systematically.
• Monitor inventory of media components and generate order requests as needed to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
• Participate in continuous improvement of media preparation workflow, including scaling and process optimization.
• Collaborate with the beta islet cell differentiation team to ensure reagent preps are aligned with project timelines and program goals.
• Assure compliance with all relevant lab safety and biosafety regulations.

What we’re looking for:

• BA/MA or MS in cell biology, stem cell biology, biotechnology, or related fields.
• 2-3+ years of post-graduate academic or industry experience in cell biology, stem cell biology, biotechnology, or related fields.
• Experience in media preparation, cell culture, or related workflows desired.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills with consistent protocol adherence.
• Ability to manage time efficiently across multiple preparation tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with beta cell or stem cell differentiation workflow is a plus.

What will separate you from the crowd:

• Experience with large-scale media preparation and bagging for cell culture workflows.
• Familiarity with tube welder and tube sealer operation for close-system, sterile workflows.
• Ability to maintain sterility and consistency during large volume media preparation.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on efficiency, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail to support advanced cell therapy programs.