Research Associate; Analytical Technician

Yoh presents an excellent long-Research Associate (Analytical Technician) opportunity with a trusted, long-term client located in Waltham, MA. This position is part of a major pharmaceutical company, and requires a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. Schedule is full-time M-F (7am-8am start time, 8 hour shift) and may require flexibility to work some evenings and overtime due to projects.

• Execute test methods following established procedures and approved schedules.
• Maintain all test documentation and assay databases for control monitoring.
• Review test data to verify conformance to method suitability criteria and trending to assay control ranges.
• Report any out of expectation results or test failures, and support test investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Manage individual training plans and schedules, and documentation sign off.
• Manage and maintain all analytical cell cultures.
• Support maintenance of facility infrastructure (e.g. equipment) and management of inventories for assay supplies, reagents, controls and standards.
• Comply with site HSE systems and biosafety level 2 controls.
• Potential for occasional weekend and holiday work to support ongoing lab activities.

• BS in biological sciences or related field with 0 – 2 years of relevant experience in the life sciences, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills, committed to internal documentation practices.
• Experience in a QC or other analytical setting and executing assays to the control of established procedures.
• Relevant experience in analytical testing of cell and gene therapy products, with preferred experience in analytical platforms associated with Adeno-Associated Virus and Adenovirus type agents, RNA, DNA, and LNP.
• Experience with automation technology platforms (e.g. liquid handling platforms).
• Experience and knowledge of working with biohazard infectious agents and biosafety level 2 controls.
• Experience in the following analytical platforms including but not limited to biological/cell-based assays(e.g infectivity, potency), molecular assays (e.g. PCR, NGS), separation technologies (e.g SDS PAGE, Capillary Electrophoresis), spectral assays (e.g. Optical density), ELISA platforms and chemistry methods (e.g. pH, Bradford).

Estimated Min Rate
: $20.00

Estimated Max Rate
: $24.00

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note:

Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history…