Associate Scientist

Job Overview

Kelly Science is seeking an Associate Scientist for a cell and gene therapy focused client located in the Boston, MA area.

$70,/year

• Execute key Molecular Biology tasks which include nucleic acid isolation, qPCR, ddPCR, customized library preparation for DNA/RNA sequencing and library sequencing, preclinical and clinical samples for research grade and GLP/GCP compliant projects.
• Participate in the establishment, transfer, standardization, and optimization of assays, as well as in the execution of method qualifications/validations.
• Participate in the QA investigations of unexpected assay occurrences, deviations, and out-of-specification results in compliance with existing regulations.
• Document experiments, results and findings in laboratory notebook and LIMS system.
• Assist in authoring and updating of laboratory SOPs.
• Collaborate in the setup, preventive maintenance and verification of lab equipment, and the preparation of device-related documentation (IQ/OQ, PQ and CSV documentation).
• Contribute to laboratory maintenance tasks, including ordering and maintaining stock and resources.

• Bachelors degree in a scientific related field
• 2-4 years of experience with molecular biology tasks such as nucleic acid isolation, qPCR, ddPCR and preparing for DNA/RNA sequencing.
• Experience with analytical method qualification, transfer, validation and general understanding of regulatory requirements for biotherapeutics development is a plus.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. Employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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