Clinical Research Associate

Job Title:

Research Associate - Process Readiness CMC Support

Location:

Westborough, MA

Duration: 8 Months

Pay Rate: $44.67/hr.

Keyword's: #Westborough jobs; #Research Associatejobs.

Start Date:

Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $44.67/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Research Associate I role will provide a supporting role for ongoing research activities.

• Formulating and preparing large batches of cell culture media
• Provide support as needed in ordering supplies to support cell culture media preparation
• Provide support in collecting metabolite samples from ongoing lots on a daily basis.
• Collect and prepare cell culture samples for RNA extraction, qPCR, ddPCR and immunostaining on a weekly basis.
• Maintain accurate records and assist team scientists with recording experimental data.

• Cellular therapy laboratory experience
• Knowledge of quality control and maintaining accurate batch records
• Knowledge or experience with performing metabolite assays
• Experience with mRNA handling and analysis of qPCR results

• Minimum requirement of BS degree with 1+ years of relevant laboratory experience or
• MS with 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience