Senior Associate Scientist

Advantage Technical; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

People Perks

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Norton, MA is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist to join a collaborative research team focused on human cell-based models for therapeutic discovery. You will lead hands-on cell culture and molecular biology work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong mammalian cell culture and molecular biology skills, plus experience with iPSC culture/differentiation. This temporary role offers meaningful scientific contributions and opportunities to expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of relevant laboratory experience, or Master's degree with 2-6 years of experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with human iPSC culture and differentiation preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with advanced cell models, genome editing, or Benchling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and culture human cells to support disease modeling and research initiatives.
• Perform molecular biology techniques including qPCR, RNA analysis, protein analysis, imaging, sequencing, and functional assays.
• Develop, optimize, and characterize advanced in vitro cell culture systems.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure high-quality, reproducible results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate research findings.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

iPSC culture and differentiation

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Genome editing

Benchling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Benchling

Job description

Senior Associate Scientist

Location: Norton, MA

Pay Rate: $42.50/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Advance Your Scientific Career

Are you an experienced scientist with a passion for cell culture and cutting-edge biomedical research? Join a collaborative research team developing advanced human cell-based models that support therapeutic discovery. This temporary opportunity offers hands-on laboratory work, meaningful scientific contributions, and the chance to expand your expertise in a fast-paced research environment.

Job Duties

• Maintain and culture human cells to support disease modeling and research initiatives.
• Perform molecular biology techniques including qPCR, RNA analysis, protein analysis, imaging, sequencing, and functional assays.
• Develop, optimize, and characterize advanced in vitro cell culture systems.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure high-quality, reproducible results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate research findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of relevant laboratory experience, or Master's degree with 2-6 years of experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with human iPSC culture and differentiation preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with advanced cell models, genome editing, or Benchling is a plus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance
• People Perks

Take the next step in your scientific career with a research-focused opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful impact while expanding your laboratory expertise.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

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