Research Associate II - Product Development

Research Associate II - Product Development

About the Organization:
Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. (ACC) Your Endotoxin Experts! Manufactures bacterial endotoxin and beta‑glucan detection products. The Company offers enzymes, muco‑polysaccharides, monoclonal antibodies, glyco‑conjugates, endoglycosidases, exo‑glycosidases, and limulus amebocyte lysate products. ACC serves customers worldwide.

PURPOSE: We are seeking a talented, collaborative and motivated Research Associate to join the Product Development team. Join us at ACC and work in a multidisciplinary environment supporting the development of new endotoxin and glucan detection products that meet ACC corporate goals using current and new technologies.

• Conduct laboratory experiments and studies according to approved protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate in creating SOPs, protocols for studies, verifications, and validations.
• Participate in the development, improvement, verification, validation, and technology transfer of current and new products or processes.
• Analyze laboratory results and prepare study reports.
• Understand and follow Design Control requirements for the development of new products and processes.
• Participate in cross‑functional activities.
• Maintain records in accordance with Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Support regulatory filings for Class I and Class II in vitro diagnostic reagents and products.

• Experience providing analytical support for assay development activities.
• Experience working as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Experience with reagent, instrument, and software development.
• Experience collaborating with external CRO/CMOs.
• Experience with change management processes.
• Solid knowledge of basic statistics.
• Experience with data analysis and graphing programs.
• Experience with automation and automated processes.
• Understanding of protein and enzyme function.

A BS/MS in biochemistry, chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field with at least two years' experience in industry or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong record‑keeping and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Frequently sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers for detailed work. Frequently reach with hands or arms, occasionally climb or balance. Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently talk or listen. Frequently look at detailed information on computer screens and printed form. Occasionally lift or carry 11–25 lbs. Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, uneven surface, vibration.

Moderate noise is typical for the work environment of this job.

$65,000–$70,000 a year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

This position is currently accepting applications.