Research Associate - Cell Therapy Analytical Testing

Job Title: Research Associate - Cell Therapy Analytical Testing
Location: Westborough, MA
Zip Code: 01581
Duration: 3 Months
Pay Rate: $52/hr.
Keyword's: #Westboroughjobs; #ResearchAssociatejobs.
Start Date: Immediate

DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support the analytical testing of cell therapy products to support development activities. The role requires hands-on laboratory work, including mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and PCR-based testing as well as data analysis. The Research Associate will work as part of a team under the guidance of Senior Project/Team Leads.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performing aseptic cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular assays
- Testing development samples on a routine basis to support process/formulation activities
- Documenting work and analyzing experimental results
- Reporting results out to project lead accurately and on time
- Support general lab maintenance including restocking and ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 year of hands-on experience with adherent mammalian cell culture
- 1 year of hands-on experience with flow cytometry
- Be able to follow established techniques/SOPs in aseptic cell culture, cell and molecular biology to generate and analyze data in an accurate and reproducible manner.
- Capable of maintaining accurate records in electronic laboratory notebooks or paper forms/SOPs, appropriate databases, and inventories in a timely manner.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Cellular therapy laboratory experience
- Experience in mRNA/DNA extraction and qRT-PCR/ddPCR
- Experience with ELISA
- Experience with pluripotent stem cells
- Experience with Good Documentation Practices

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.