Senior Research Associate, Process Development

Landmark Bio; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing biotechnology company in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join their Process Development team. The role involves executing complex cell culture experiments, maintaining bioreactors, and contributing to scientific documentation. Ideal candidates will have a biology-related degree, a strong background in tissue culture, and a passion for innovative therapies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in related field.
• Experience with viral vector systems preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Culturing and purifying different cell types including iPSC and MSC cells.
• Maintaining small-scale bioreactors from 0.5mL to 10L scale.
• Writing and contributing to SOPs and reports.

Skills

Tissue culture

Aseptic technique

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, bioengineering, or biotechnology

Tools

Bioreactors

Chromatography

Filtration-based unit operations

Job description

Landmark Bio is dedicated to translating cutting-edgeresearch into life-changing therapies. Headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company was founded by leading academic institutions, research hospitals, and industry partners to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced therapies. Driven by the compelling science and transformative potential of genetic medicine, Landmark Bio offers deep drug development expertiseand integrated end-to-end solutions to support its partners. The company also serves as a collaborative platform to advance next-generation manufacturing technologies for novel modalities. Following its acquisition by Artis BioSolutions in 2025, Landmark Bio continues to operateas a distinct entity. Learn more at www.landmarkbio.com.

We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented professional with entrepreneurial spirit to join our company! This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified candidate to join a rapidly growing company focused on turning today’s cutting-edge research into tomorrow’s breakthrough therapies.

We are seeking aSenior Research Associate, Process Development,responsible for executing cell culture experiments, downstream processing, analyzing data, and contributing to process development projects. The ideal candidate will be involved in troubleshooting complex issues. The position requires a strong understanding of all aspects of mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique, the ability to use small-scale bioreactors and purification principles, and experience with data analysis and scientific writing.This is a hands-on lab-based position requiring a flexible schedule based on experimental work; some weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities:

·Culturing and purifying different cell types including iPSC and MSC cells.

·Maintain small-scale bioreactors from 0.5mL to 10L scale.

·Cell transfection, transduction, and other genetic manipulation techniques.

·Use of purification techniques such as affinity and anion exchange chromatography and filtration-based unit operations.

·Performance of general laboratory tasks, including maintenance of equipment.

·Maintain accurate and reliable records including database management, batch records, lab notebooks, and all other pertinent documentation.

·Write and/or contribute to SOPs, batch records, protocols and reports.

·Comply with all safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s degree in biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, or related discipline with minimum 2 years relevant experience.

·Strong understanding of tissue culture and aseptic technique.

·Willingness to work with different viral vector systems (lentiviral and AAV) and biological samples.

·Strong team worker who is also independently motivated, detail oriented, with good problem-solving capabilities.

·Strong verbal and written skills; able to handle confidential information and material appropriately.

·Background in bioreactors and/or cell-based methods preferred.

Landmark Bio is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.