Assistant/Associate Scientist

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Scientist
Work Location: Devens, MA
Assignment Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (normal business hours)
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite (with some flexibility to work remote)

Position Summary:

• Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Aseptic & Microbial Process Control Sciences (AMPCS), is seeking an engaged, organized, self-driven individual to perform microbiology laboratory testing and evaluate microbial growth characteristics in support of clinical and commercial technology transfers.
• The successful candidate will work effectively with cross-functional teams and independently to meet project goals.

Background & Context: This role supports clinical and commercial tech transfers through microbiology testing in a Manufacturing Science & Technology group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Clinical and Commercial Tech Transfers Project:
• Perform Microbial Characteristics Testing
• Perform basic microbiology testing (e.g., bioburden/microbial counts and growth-promotion testing) using aseptic technique.
• Perform laboratory tests and related support work using standard and computerized equipment (e.g., electronic lab notebook) according to approved protocols/procedures.
• Maintain laboratory operations by cleaning equipment, supporting preventive-maintenance schedules, and managing lab supplies.
• Document test results and write test reports that describe methods and outcomes, including authoring final reports as needed.
• Draft, review, and approve technical documents that support technology transfers.
• Network buffer microbial-characteristics gap assessment project
• Perform microbial-characteristics testing on network buffers where required characteristics are missing per the gap assessment.
• Support development of electronic checklists for sterility and microbial-control project

Qualification & Experience:

• Required Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology or equivalent STEM field
• 1-3 years of lab experience required
• Knowledge of microbiology , cell culture or biochemistry laboratory techniques
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques
• Strong detail orientation with good organizational skills
• Technical writing skills and skills in AI/digital solutions

 

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: $40.00/hr.