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Research Associate
| Posted On: Jan 15, 2026
Framingham, MA 01701
12 Months, Contract
On-site
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)
- We care about you! Explore Rangam’s benefits information
Talk to our Recruiter
- 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
- 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