Associate Scientist

Job Title

Job Title

Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision

Plans monitors or conducts analyzes and records experiments and provides interpretation of data

Effectively transfers experimental methods from literature to the lab and makes modifications as necessary

Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review

Engages coworkers in scientific discussions

Communicates data and interpretation to work group

Skilled at developing systems to ensure quality data

Skilled and/or knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment and with one or more major laboratory instruments/techniques

Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties Contributes to internal/external reports papers presentations regulatory documents invention disclosure submissions and/or patents

Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety recruiting and committees

May train staff and/or supervise others

Coordinates and organizes resources needed to complete the task

Understands when to seek input and when to make independent judgments

Preference:
Degree in Biology Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry experience in a Biopharmaceutical working environment

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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