Analytical Development Senior Research Associate

Title - Analytical Development Senior Research Associate

Location: Boston, MA

Duration: 6 + months

Job Description

The Analytical Development Senior Research Associate performs a variety of well-done support functions and performs analytical procedures as outlined by their supervisor. The Analytical Development Research Associate / Senior Research Associate will support the goals and timelines for the Cell Analytical Development team through timely completion of assay development projects, demonstrate excellent documentation skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs various experiments to support analytical method development for cell therapy product and other biologics product.
• Performs sample testing and data analysis following established methodologies and procedures. with minimal supervision and rapid turn-around time.
• Maintains excellent documentation of experiments and studies.
• Authors and reviews SOPs, protocols, and reports as needed.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance in conjunction with manager.
• Report on project progress and present data at internal team meetings.
• Performs laboratory support duties ensuring the laboratory functions efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with one or more of the following analytical techniques: HPLC, ELISA/MSD, qPCR/ddPCR, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, CE-SDS, potency assays.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and work in a GMP-like laboratory environment.
• Displays emerging ability to modify experimental designs and protocols to enable experimental and/or methodological improvement.
• Demonstrate independent reasoning, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communicator (oral, written) with proven ability to build open and collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary and matrixed team.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced work environment and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to utilize MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word to perform tasks.
• Time management and project management skills.

Required Educational Level

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent and 1-5 years of experience
• Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent and 0-2 years of experience
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related academic/vocational experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with analytical method development (e.g. characterization, release assays)

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.