Research Assistant

USA - Research Associate I

Location: Waltham, MA- Onsite

Duration: Contract till May 2027 with possibility to extend

Shift: 1st, Shift Monday to Friday

Note:

Local candidates only

Possibility of an extension

Free parking onsite

Candidates with strong experience welcomed, Scientists with more than minimum years of required experience with bachelor's and master's degree welcomed.

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree 3+ years of experience

Master's degree 2 + years of experience

Strong verbal communication skills, including presenting results in team/group meetings

Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a fast learner

**Strongly Preferred:

Demonstrated adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) regulations on a daily basis,

Strong foundation in molecular biology and microbiology techniques, including:

PCR

Restriction digestion

Cloning

Gibson Assembly

Agarose gel electrophoresis

Bacterial transformation

Nice to Have :

Familiarity with Benchling electronic lab notebook (preferred)

Ability to independently design, execute, and interpret experiments.

Job Description:

Must be able to clearly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) on a daily basis to carry out the work that is listed below.

High-throughput PCR

High-throughput cloning

High-throughput analytics

The ideal candidate must showcase Good Lab Practices and follow HSE rules on a daily basis

-Preferred, fluent with molecular biology and microbiology techniques such as PCR, restriction digestion, cloning, Gibson Assembly, agarose gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation

-Familiar with Benchling electronic notebook is preferred

-Provide oral presentation in group meetings as needed

-Must be able to carry out experiments and interpret data independently

-Strong communication skills

-Must be a fast learner

Years of Experience: Minimum 2-3 Years of experience depending on level of education

Bachelor's degree 3+ years of experience

Master's degree 2 + years of experience