Research and Development Associate I

  • Location: Massachusetts, United States
  • Type: Contract
  • Job ID: 10595
  • Work Setting: On-Site
  • Posted: September 11, 2026
  • Closing Date: October 5, 2027
  • Tax Status: W2
Research and Development Associate I
Onsite in Cambridge, MA
12-Month Contract
Must be able to work on a W2

Summary

Our client, a biotechnology company, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Research and Development Associate I. This position will support tissue delivery platform development and portfolio programs. The role involves hands-on laboratory work to process tissues, perform bioanalytical assays, and support assay development and optimization within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities of role
  • Support tissue-enhanced delivery platform development and related portfolio programs
  • Process animal tissues for protein analysis and nucleic acid extraction
  • Perform MSD and PCR-based bioanalytical assays
  • Conduct cell-based functional assays to characterize biotherapeutics
  • Establish and adapt SOPs and protocols based on literature
  • Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks
Mandatory requirements
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or post-bachelor's research
  • Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, Western blot
  • Ability to independently execute experiments and analyze data
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and matrixed teams
Nice to have
  • Prior experience with animal tissue processing
  • Prior experience with ELISA or MSD assays
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays
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