Research Associate, Biotech Research, Research Scientist
Job in
Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01821, USA
Listed on 2026-07-07
Listing for:
Beantown Biotech
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Biotech Research, Research Scientist, Drug Discovery, Research Assistant/Associate
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Research Associate
Beantown Biotech is a contract research organization (CRO) based in Billerica, MA providing preclinical in vitro drug discovery services. We offer a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of biotechnology companies for the development of plate-based assays, compound screening paradigms, mechanism of action studies, and assessment of biophysical/biochemical interactions.
We are seeking a talented and self‑motivated assay specialist to join our research group in the design, optimization, and execution of plate‑based assays across a variety of therapeutic areas. As part of a team, the successful candidate will have a direct role in assay design and communication of data/conclusions to our scientific partners.
Responsibilities- Develop and optimize cellular and/or molecular plate‑based assays to facilitate project goals
- Independently interpret data and communicate results in real‑time to scientific partners
- Use an analytical approach to problem solving/troubleshooting to keep projects to timelines
Increase efficiency and throughput using lab automation - Write SOPs and maintain an accurate lab notebook/documentation of experiments
- Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years or master’s degree with 1+ years of quality lab‑based experience in cell and/or molecular biology, pharmacology, or a commensurate field of study
- Proficient in culturing adherent and suspension mammalian cells
- Experience in cellular and molecular techniques such as Western blotting, qPCR, transfection, transduction, and biochemical/biophysical techniques
- Accomplished in running plate‑based assays (luciferase, Alpha Lisa, HTRF, MSD, ELISA, etc.)
- Familiarity with plotting data in Excel, Prism, or other data analysis software
- Effective communicator; strong self‑starter, team collaborator, and ability to multi‑task
- Authorized to legally work in the U.S.
- Prior experience using MSD, Monolith, Protein Simple (Jess), or Quant Studio instruments
- Comfortable using multi‑mode plate readers for high throughput applications (96 or 384‑well)
- Hands‑on flow cytometry exposure and/or high content imaging experience
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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