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Research Associate

|  Posted On: Jan 15, 2026

location:Framingham, MA 01701

Duration:12 Months, Contract

mode of work:On-site

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Job Summary

Job Title:  
Research Associate

Posted Date:  
Jan 15, 2026

Duration:  
12 Months, Contract

Shift(s):  

09:00 - 17:00


Salary ($): 
44.56 - 46.13 per Hourly (compensation based on experience and qualifications)

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Name:
 
Chandiran Murugan

Email:
 
chandiran@rangam.com

Phone:
 
410-378-7501

Description

M-F 9AM-5PM EST (May require weekend work)

2 Roles fully onsite

Possibility of extension

Local candidates ONLY

Weekend works is required and is occasionally.

  • This is a rotating, schedule 1-4 hours on 1 weekend day and will include a Saturday or Sunday.
  • This will be included in 40 work week and no to exceed 40 hours.

Weekend work is pre-planned through end of year; new hire can swap with colleagues if available.

  • Team of 13 members
  • No chemicals
  • No extreme heat or cold
  • Cell culture media preparation
  • Ability to lift 10 kg
  • Free parking onsite
  • Over 3 years of experience and PHD’s considered overqualified
  • No full gowning requirement
  • PPE will be provided

Must Have Skills:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline
  • Experience can include co-op or internships, 6+ months of experience.
  • Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture
  • Lab operations experience
  • Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture
  • Some lab mammalian cell culture experience, however, microbial experience is not a match
  • MS Office, Word, Excel
  • Quick learner for new techniques and technology
  • Strong attention to details Preferred Qualifications
  • Up to 3 years of professional experience, or including internships
  • Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors
  • Knowledge of CMC
  • Cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.)
  • Strong GPA is a plus

2 Roles fully onsite and includes occasional weekend work

Position Overview/Department Description

We are seeking a contract upstream Research Associate to join our Cell Culture Platform group.
  • The candidate will be self-motivated and strongly driven to succeed while demonstrating the ability to function well within a fast-paced and collaborative team-oriented environment.
  • The candidate will also be inquisitive and innovative, exhibiting scientific curiosity and the ability to acquire new skills for fed-batch and perfusion based upstream cell culture processes.
  • This is an exciting opportunity to learn cutting-edge cell culture techniques and develop cell culture subject matter expertise.
  • This role will have significant impacts on early pipeline projects, next generation cell culture process development and manufacturing strategies within the global client network.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Require to be on site daily; Weekend work required occasionally.
  • Plan and execute experiments to optimize upstream cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.)
  • Perform upstream experiments and collaborate with other functional groups to speed Phase I pipeline projects
  • Contribute to technical reports, experimental protocols, and technical summaries for presentation internally and externally
  • Participate in the technology transfer of processes into manufacturing facilities
  • Ensure safety and environmental compliance are maintained in the workplace
  • Some weekend working may be required for this role

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline
  • Post-education experience ?=3 years
  • Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture
  • Detailed in lab operations and quick learner for new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors
  • Knowledge of CMC