Job Title: Research Associate I, Cell Culture

Work Location: Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Summary:

This position supports research and development by performing cell culture procedures, maintaining laboratory records, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role involves regular travel between two locations within Massachusetts and may require occasional weekend work. Responsibilities include training junior staff, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining laboratory inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cell culture activities including media preparation, cell maintenance, and bioreactor setup and operation.
• Perform cell passaging, transfection, and cell viability assays using aseptic techniques.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare research reports in accordance with quality guidelines.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper standardization and calibration.
• Interpret results from laboratory tests and troubleshoot technical issues as needed.
• Support inventory management by ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including following SOPs in a GMP environment.
• Provide training and supervision to junior team members and support weekend cell maintenance as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BA) in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in cell culture work using aseptic techniques is required.
• Experience working in a GMP laboratory setting as a team member is preferred.
• General knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, and biology.
• Training and experience in standard cell culture concepts, practices, and laboratory techniques.
• Ability to perform cell culture activities such as media preparation, cell passaging, production, harvest/filtration, and transfection.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Published Category: Discovery Research & Preclinical