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Research Associate I
 Spectraforce Technologies | ||||||
 United States, Massachusetts, Agawam | ||||||
 May 06, 2026 | ||||||
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Job title: Research Associate I
Location: Waltham, MA 02451 Duration: 1 year
HM Notes: Local candidates only Possibility of an extension Free parking onsite Candidates with strong experience welcomed, Scientists with more than minimum years of required experience with bachelor's and master's degree welcomed. Must Have: Bachelor's degree 3+ years of experience, Master's degree 2 + years of experience Strong verbal communication skills, including presenting results in team/group meetings Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a fast learner **Strongly Preferred: Demonstrated adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) regulations on a daily basis, Strong foundation in molecular biology and microbiology techniques, including: PCR Restriction digestion Cloning Gibson Assembly Agarose gel electrophoresis Bacterial transformation Nice to Have : Familiarity with Benchling electronic lab notebook (preferred) Ability to independently design, execute, and interpret experiments Description: Must be able to clearly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) on a daily basis to carry out the work that is listed below. High-throughput PCR High-throughput cloning High-throughput analytics The ideal candidate must showcase Good Lab Practices and follow HSE rules on a daily basis -Preferred, fluent with molecular biology and microbiology techniques such as PCR, restriction digestion, cloning, Gibson Assembly, agarose gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation -Familiar with Benchling electronic notebook is preferred -Provide oral presentation in group meetings as needed -Must be able to carry out experiments and interpret data independently -Strong communication skills -Must be a fast learner Years of Experience: Minimum 2-3 Years of experience depending on level of education Bachelor's degree 3+ years of experience Master's degree 2 + years of experience | ||||||