Associate Scientist – RT-qPCR / ELISA

Key responsibilities

• Execute nucleic acid-based assays, with primary emphasis on RT-qPCR and ELISA to support identity, potency, genome profiling, and impurity assessment.
• Nanostring and TIDE are NICE TO HAVE.
• Analyze, summarize, and communicate experimental results through technical reports, data summaries, and presentations at internal team or project meetings, as needed.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely documentation of laboratory work in electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and support knowledge-sharing platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Follow, understand, and apply SOPs, test methods, and protocols while demonstrating sound scientific judgment in data interpretation.
• Coordinate sample and reagent handling, including shipment receipt and internal distribution, as needed.
• Manage and track inventory of samples, reagents, and assay materials across supported projects.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to meet program timelines and group priorities.
• Travel between sites within a 2-mile distance, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
• Associate Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 years’)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possesses excellent pipetting skills.
• Possess standard lab safety regulations and work in GLP like laboratory environment.
• Has experience with molecular and plate-based techniques related to cell and gene therapy like RT-qPCR, qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA.
• Nanostring and TIDE (NICE TO HAVE).
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word to perform tasks as assigned.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or priorities within required timelines.

Working Environment

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• A range of employee benefits

Compensation And Benefits

• The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $28.00–$33.00.
• This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
• We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retail and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit:

https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards