Research Associate - Onsite

AGW; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Research Associate for an onsite position with a global biotechnology company in Cambridge, MA. This 12+ month contract involves hands-on experimentation, data organization, and analytical work to support late-stage protein characterization.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Analytical Chemistry and experience with LC/CE, sample management, and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate/HS + experience combinations are allowed as per requirements.
• Experience with sample and inventory management is required.
• Experience with LC or CE for biologics testing is essential.
• Able to interpret data and document results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain sample inventories and track status.
• Support late-stage protein characterization using LC/CE.
• Develop and transfer analytical methods for CQAs.
• Perform routine tasks with limited supervision to ensure reproducible results.
• Transfer methods from literature to the lab and modify as needed.
• Interpret complex analytical data and prepare technical docs.
• Contribute to internal reports, papers, and regulatory documents.
• Troubleshoot equipment and experimental issues.

Skills

Sample management

Biologics testing

LC

CE

Data organization

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Cambridge, MA Onsite Contract Starts 11/09/2026 Ends 11/08/2027

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Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Research Associate for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Cambridge, MA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role involves performing experiments, organizing data, and analyzing results within a biopharmaceutical environment. The ideal candidate will support late-stage protein characterization and structural elucidation using advanced analytical methods such as liquid chromatography (LC) and capillary electrophoresis (CE).

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain sample inventories to track sample receipt, storage, status, and disposition
• Support late-stage protein characterization, structural elucidation, and forced degradation studies using liquid chromatography (LC) and capillary electrophoresis (CE)
• Develop, optimize, troubleshoot, qualify, and transfer analytical methods for monitoring critical quality attributes
• Perform routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision
• Effectively transfer experimental methods from literature to the lab and make modifications as necessary
• Interpret complex analytical data and author, review or verify technical documentation
• Contribute to internal reports, papers, presentations, and regulatory documents
• Effectively troubleshoot equipment and experimental difficulties

Requirements:

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Analytical Chemistry
• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience
• Associate's degree and 4 years of experience
• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
• Experience with sample and inventory management
• Experience with biologics testing by liquid chromatography (LC)
• Experience with biologics testing by capillary electrophoresis (CE)
• Knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment and instruments

Pay range: up to $30.32 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website https://www.agwtalent.com/.

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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