Senior Research Associate - Cell Analytical Development

Job Description

Title: Senior Research Associate – Cell & Gene Therapy (Analytical Development)

Location: Greater Boston Area, MA (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (12 months)

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the Role

Join a fast-paced Cell & Gene Therapy analytical development team supporting preclinical and clinical programs. This role is hands-on and bench-focused, contributing directly to assay execution, data generation, and process development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing to support process development, characterization, and release assays
• Execute cell-based and plate-based assays including potency, ELISA, MSD, and molecular assays
• Conduct Flow Cytometry, qPCR/PCR, and mammalian cell culture experiments
• Document experiments in Benchling ELN and maintain clear, compliant records
• Support sample handling, inventory tracking, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• BS with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years of industry experience (PhD not required)
• Background in Cell & Gene Therapy, biotech, or biologics
• Strong hands-on experience running bench experiments independently
• Proficiency with Flow Cytometry, plate reader assays, and cell culture
• Experience in Analytical Development within a regulated lab environment

Compensation (MA Pay Transparency):

• Estimated hourly range: $40–$48/hr (W-2)
• Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.