Research Associate, Platform Research

Terrestrial Bio; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. in Boston is seeking a hands-on scientist to advance the Tacterra™ MAP platform for next-generation therapies.

You will design experiments, optimize formulations, and perform analytical tests on patches, contributing to scalable, room-temperature storage and distribution. Ideal candidates hold a BS or MS in Life Sciences or engineering with 0–2 years of experience, possess strong communication, and thrive in a cross-functional, entrepreneurial team focused on public health

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering; 0–2+ years related experience.
• Hands-on formulation development experience with protein/peptide drugs.
• Experience with biologic characterization techniques (HPLC, SEC, DLS, ELISA, or other plate-based assays).
• Sharp attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication.
• An entrepreneurial drive to make an impact on public health.

Responsibilities

• Design and run studies to identify new candidates for the platform across the pipeline.
• Contribute to development of formulations enabling room-temperature storage and distribution of patches.
• Run analytical characterization of patches (dissolution, stability, functional performance) and help build or improve the assays behind it.
• Document, analyze, and communicate results through presentations and written reports.
• Work closely with analytical, manufacturing, and preclinical colleagues, and get exposure to early partner collaborations.

Skills

Hands-on formulation development

Biologic characterization techniques

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Entrepreneurial drive

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences / Chemistry / Biomedical Engineering

Job description

About Terrestrial Bio, Inc.

Terrestrial is transforming the delivery of next-generation therapies, starting with GLP-1.

Terrestrial's proprietary Tacterra™ microarray patch (MAP) and applicator platform consists of a patch resembling an adhesive bandage, which is applied with a preloaded applicator and removed after a few minutes. Once applied, each patch delivers bioactive tips into the skin, which dissolve quickly into the body, rapidly releasing their therapeutic payload. Designed for self-administration, the temperature-stable Tacterra™ platform enables precise, controlled delivery of a wide range of therapeutics without medical sharps or refrigeration.

Terrestrial has generated strong clinical and in-vivo proof of concept across multiple molecules. For more information, visit www.terrestrialbio.com.

Why this role

This is a hands-on role working with a novel drug delivery platform. You will work directly with the microarray patch technology itself, not adjacent to it. You'll join a small, senior team of interdisciplinary scientists who invest in developing the people around them, where each member is cross-trained on various concepts, benchtop skills, and analytical techniques, so you'll get exposure well beyond a typical entry-level role.

What You Will Own

• Help design and run studies that identify new candidates for the platform, expanding what it can do across the pipeline

• Contribute to development of formulations that make room-temperature storage and distribution of the patches possible

• Run analytical characterization of patches, including dissolution, stability, functional performance, and help build or improve the assays behind it

• Document, analyze, and communicate your results, including through presentations and written reports

• Work closely with analytical, manufacturing, and preclinical colleagues, and get exposure to early partner collaborations

What you bring

• BS or MS in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering; 0–2+ years related experience

• Hands-on formulation development experience with protein/peptide drugs

• Experience with biologic characterization techniques (HPLC, SEC, DLS, ELISA, or other plate-based assays)

• Polymer drug delivery experience is a plus

• Sharp attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication

• A track record of picking up new skills quickly, solving hard technical problems, and working well across teams

• An entrepreneurial drive to make an impact on public health

Compensation range

• $62,000 - $71,000