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Research Associate I

Spectraforce Technologies

United States, Massachusetts, Waltham

Aug 19, 2026

Job Title: Research Associate I

Duration: 8 Months

Location: Waltham, MA; 02451

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri 9-5pm

HM Notes:

Local candidates only

Candidates with strong experience welcomed, Scientists with more than minimum years of required experience with bachelor's and master's degree welcomed.

Please do not submit PhD.

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 Local candidates only

Job 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