Research Associate

About the role

Biognosys (an entity of Bruker Scientific) has established a laboratory in Newton, MA to offer next-generation proteomics services to the local and global community. These services enable the unbiased exploration of the proteome across a variety of sample types and applications, from early drug discovery to clinical trials. As a Research Associate, you will join our operations team in Newton, focusing on customer sample preparation and HPLC-MS/MS data acquisition in compliance with Biognosys’ quality standards. Together with a dedicated team of scientists, you will help make Biognosys’ next-generation proteomics technology actionable for the pharma and biotechnology industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer samples throughout their life cycle: sample receipt, storage, tracking, manual and semi-automated sample preparation, liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) data acquisition, and quality control of generated data following Biognosys’ standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Maintain and troubleshoot LC-MS instrumentation (timsTOF, EVOQ, Evosep, Elute).
• Manage, maintain, and evaluate laboratory equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Document all performed activities in lab notebooks and electronic lab notebooks (ELNs).
• Contribute to the improvement of sample preparation methods, SOPs, customer reports, and method writing.
• Perform general laboratory tasks such as ordering consumables and preparing buffers.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in a relevant scientific field, preferably in an analytical direction (e.g., pharmacy, analytical or biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology).
• 1-3 years of experience in proteomic and metabolic/lipidomic sample preparation.
• 1-3 years of laboratory experience handling biological samples such as cell lysates or patient samples, either from academia, healthcare, or biotech/pharma.
• Previous experience with chromatographic (LC or GC) systems or mass spectrometers (e.g., Q-TOF, triple Quad, Orbitrap) is an advantage.
• Experience working in a GCLP-regulated environment is an advantage.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Well-organized, independent, and reliable, with strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent documentation skills and an understanding of the importance of timely record-keeping.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is $62,500.00 to $100,000.00. The base salary will depend on education, training, experience, geographic location, skills, competencies, and other job-related factors. Full-time employees may also be eligible for performance-related incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical and dental plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.