Research Associate - spectraforce : Job Details

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: 100% onsite at Cambridge, MA, 02138

Work Schedule: Regular business hours

Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary:

This position will be part of the Translational Medicine Solid Tumor Lab Research Team based in Cambridge MA, and will focus on tissue-based research, including spatial biology. The team deploys the latest high dimensional profiling tools (including single cell genomics/epigenomics and spatial protein/RNA characterization) in patient tumor samples to fill translational knowledge gaps relevant to our early and late development pipelines. Such knowledge gaps include the study of tumor and microenvironment heterogeneity, identification of mechanisms of action and resistance to therapy, and improved patient stratification with novel biomarkers.

This role will support our team to answer key translational questions for our programs. The primary responsibilities of the role will involve performing high dimensional profiling spatial and single cell assays on tissue samples.

Position Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of latest generation PhenoCycler Fusion and Nanostring CosMx instrument; preparation of samples and reagents; and assistance in assay development and optimization.

• Operate and maintain the PhenoCycler Fusion and auto-staining instruments.

• Prepare and manage reagents. Perform reagent validation and QC. Prepare slides for analysis.

• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate record of samples, reagents. Maintain and organize the inventory.

• Perform routine data transferring and assist with data analysis.

• Assist in the development of new assays, methods, and reagents.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics, math, computer sciences, or related fields.

• Prior experience with spatial technologies or pathology/histology/IHC is preferred but not required, as training will be provided.

• Ideal candidates will be quick learners and comfortable with new technologies and have excellent hands-on and organizational skills, with attention to detail and quality.

• Skills for effective and timely communication with colleagues.

• One year of related experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Contingent worker will be primarily in a laboratory environment and will work with hazardous materials, including human tissue and blood samples.

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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $30.00/hr.