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Scientist I
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Waltham | |
 Apr 02, 2026 | |
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Job Title: Scientist I
Duration: 12 months Location: Waltham, MA (02451) Work Schedule Shift options: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Weekend work: Rare; only if an experiment concludes on a weekend HM Notes: Relocation: Candidates willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered Extension: No extension possibility at this time No heavy lifting required No work in temperature-controlled environments (no cold room, heat exposure, etc.) Team & Reporting Team size: 18-20 employees Industry-equivalent titles considered: Principal Research Associate Scientist Must-Have Skills Hands-on cell-based assay experience Molecular biology expertise, including PCR Assay development experience Nice-to-Have Skills ELISA experience (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) familiarity Experience working in GxP environments Tools / Platforms ELN ELISA JMP or GraphPad Prism Education & Experience Bachelor's degree + 2-4 years of relevant industry experience Master's degree + ~2 years of relevant experience PhD not required, but candidates with a PhD will be considered Interview Process All interviews via Zoom Round 1: Introductory call (~15 minutes) Round 2: In-depth technical discussion (~30 minutes) Worksite Information Parking: Free onsite parking Gated lot with employee access Multiple shuttles available to/from the facility Description: Join the engine of our mission - in R&D, you'll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions. The race is on to speed up drug development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join the Analytical Development group within the Genomic Medicine Unit BioAnalytics, which develops, validates, and transfers analytical methods used for characterization and release of viral and non-viral therapeutics to support clinical development of new medicines. The successful candidate will participate in the development and validation of analytical methods involving cell-based assays, PCR-based assays, and other analytical techniques routinely used to support gene therapy development. A strong bioassay background is desired, with a minimum of 2-4 years experience in an industry setting performing cell-based assays. Molecular biology experience is also a benefit. This individual will conduct pre-clinical and clinical lot release and stability testing of viral and non-viral gene therapies. This role operates within a cGMP environment and requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? | |