Lab Manager/Research Associate

Lab Manager / Research Associate

Location: Boston, MA

Pay: $39.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Setting: Full-time, fully on-site

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lab Manager / Research Associate to support an Analytical Development (AD) team in a fast-paced laboratory environment. This position combines laboratory operations and management responsibilities with hands-on biological assay work supporting biologics-related Analytical Development activities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working collaboratively while managing laboratory safety, inventory, workflow requests, and routine assay execution.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Management

• Ensure the Analytical Development team follows laboratory safety requirements and appropriate waste-disposal procedures.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) on behalf of the Analytical Development team.

• Oversee laboratory inventory, including purchasing, receiving, storing, and allocating laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents, and consumables.

• Develop and manage a laboratory request intake and triage system using tools such as Microsoft Teams or Smartsheet .

• Collect and organize non-urgent laboratory requests and coordinate prioritization with laboratory managers and key stakeholders.

• Track requests through completion and help improve workflow efficiency while reducing unnecessary interruptions to laboratory operations.

• Support the routine organization and management of laboratory materials and resources.

Research Associate / Analytical Development

• Execute functional potency bioassays supporting Analytical Development activities.

• Perform potency testing using ELISA, plate-based assay platforms, and flow cytometry as needed.

• Support biologics-related Analytical Development workstreams through routine assay execution and data collection.

• Assist with assay troubleshooting, optimization, and performance trending under the guidance of laboratory management.

• Maintain assay raw-data trackers and perform basic data analysis.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and complete documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) and test forms.

• Support routine management of assay reagents, consumables, and laboratory materials.

• Operate a variety of laboratory equipment and maintain organized, accurate records of laboratory activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• At least 2 years of relevant industry or regulated-laboratory experience preferred .

• Candidates with a Master’s degree and 0–2+ years of industry experience may also be considered.

• Experience in the cell and gene therapy space is preferred.

• Experience with sample management and ELN/LIMS systems is preferred.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with laboratory equipment such as:

• Multichannel pipettes

• Centrifuges

• Microscopes

• Plate readers

• Plate washers

• Flow cytometers

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word .

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety and accurate documentation.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Fully on-site laboratory position

• No alternate shift currently available

• Training will be provided as needed based on the candidate's experience and role requirements.

Compensation

$39.00 per hour

This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional who enjoys a combination of hands-on biological research, assay execution, laboratory operations, safety, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration .

Pay Details: $39.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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