Research Associate - Automation

Yoh presents an excellent long-term Research Associate - Automation opportunity with a trusted, long-term client located in Waltham, MA.

This position is part of a major pharmaceutical company and requires a Bachelors of Science with 2+ years of relevant experience in industry or academia, or a Masters or Science with 1+ year. 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.

• Participate in design, planning, optimization and execution of studies to test immunogenicity, efficacy, and safety of various vaccine candidates.
• With manager oversight, design, perform, and analyze experiments in a fast‑paced environment that comply with SOPs; experience with microneutralization assays, particularly for COVID, is a plus.
• Support optimization of the automation protocols and testing of the samples in immune assays as needed.
• Participate in development and optimization and implementation of assays for analysis of immune responses to vaccine candidates.
• Upon appropriate training perform technical procedures and operate a variety of lab instrumentation platforms related to Immunology.
• Upon training analyze and summarize experimental outcomes, record experimental procedures and raw and analyzed data in electronic laboratory notebook.
• Conduct experiments and prepare PowerPoint slides for internal presentations as required.
• Independently manage reagent and sample inventories and coordinate/manage shipments to and from internal and external sites.
• Prepare and write standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documents for methods, instruments, or work processes as required.
• Collaborate as needed with internal partners in other functional areas, external vendors, and external scientific partners and participate in Agile teams.
• Comply with the company safety policies and minimize risk to self, others, and the environment, consistent with the community and industry standards.

• BS with 2 years of relevant experience in industry or academia, or MS with 1 year of relevant experience in industry or academia.
• Degree should be in Immunology, Virology, Biotechnology or related field.
• Knowledge component on automation.
• Technical proficiency with 2 or more immunological assays: neutralization assay, ELISA, MSD, Luminex/Bio Rad platforms.
• Experience in lab automation, specifically for immune assays, is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Good Research Practice (GRP) and knowledge of the compliance requirements for working with clinical trial samples.
• Able to express one’s self clearly and concisely within team.
• Exercises good time management and prioritization skills.
• Able to work in an agile team environment.
• Attention to details.

Estimated Min Rate: $35.00

Estimated Max Rate: $42.00

• 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

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.