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Research Associate I

Careers Integrated Resources Inc Framingham, MA (Onsite) Contractor
Job Title: Research Associate
Location: Framingham, MA 01701
Duration: 12+ Months contract (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Pay Rate: $43 - $46/hr. on W2
 
Manager Notes:
Must Have Skills:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline.
  • Experience can include co-op or internships, 6+ months of experience.
  • Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture.
  • Lab operations experience.
  • Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture.
  • Some lab mammalian cell culture experience, however, microbial experience is not a match.
  • MS Office, Word, Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Up to 3 years of professional experience, or including internships.
  • Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors.
  • Knowledge of CMC.
  • Cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.).
 
Position Overview/Department Description:
  • We are seeking a contract upstream Research Associate to join our Cell Culture Platform group in Cell Culture Development department (CCD-CCP).
  • CCD-CCP is a global business unit responsible for the development of cell culture platforms including media and bioprocess technologies for both fed-batch and perfusion from early and late-stage biologics projects, as well as all upstream CMC development activities for early phase projects (up to Phase II).
  • The candidate will be self-motivated and strongly driven to succeed while demonstrating the ability to function well within a fast-paced and collaborative team-oriented environment.
  • The candidate will also be inquisitive and innovative, exhibiting scientific curiosity and the ability to acquire new skills for fed-batch and perfusion based upstream cell culture processes.
  • This is an exciting opportunity to learn cutting-edge cell culture techniques and develop cell culture subject matter expertise.
  • This role will have significant impacts on early pipeline projects, next generation cell culture process development and manufacturing strategies within the global Client network.
 
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Require to be on site daily; Weekend work required occasionally.
  • Plan and execute experiments to optimize upstream cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.).
  • Perform upstream experiments and collaborate with other functional groups to speed Phase I pipeline projects.
  • Contribute to technical reports, experimental protocols, and technical summaries for presentation internally and externally.
  • Participate in the technology transfer of processes into manufacturing facilities.
  • Ensure safety and environmental compliance are maintained in the workplace.
  • Some weekend working may be required for this role.
 
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline.
  • Post-education experience- 3 years.
  • Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture.
  • Detailed in lab operations and quick learner for new technologies.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors.
  • Knowledge of CMC.
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Framingham, MA (Onsite)

Job Type

Research

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

01/15/2026

Job ID

26-01298

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