Sr. Research Associate

Title:Sr Research Associate I, Analytical Development and Formulation

Location: Cambridge, MA

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible extension)

OBJECTIVES:
1. Independently perform formulation and process activities for buffer screening activities.
2. Analyze samples using established bioassays.
3. Apply statistical design of experiments methodology and results.
4. Effectively communicate results of experiments and analyses to supervisor and/or project teams.
5. Write and maintain data in laboratory notebooks in accurate and timely manner.
6. Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses of experimental procedures, data, and conclusions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Perform buffer screening and formulation development activities of vaccines.
2. Conduct basic formulation and particle characterization analytics
3. Maintain cell-culture, and perform cell-based bioassays.
4. Set up and carry out formulation stability studies in a development.
5. Perform new procedures with only general instructions.
6. Make detailed observations, organize and analyze data, and interpret results in a clear and logical format (e.g., graphs, charts, summary).
7. Identify problems with experiments and troubleshoot solutions with guidance from supervisor.