We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Research Associate who thrives in a problem-solving oriented position, located in Billerica, MA to join our Product Transfer team. This role will provide technical and operational support for development, technology transfer, and sustaining of our ultrasensitive immunoassay product line, including direct custom and small-scale production support. The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, capable of operating independently, experienced with bead and plate-based immunoassays, a team player and motivated to help drive complex projects to completion.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Work independently and with team members to perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures and operate a wide range of instruments
• Apply your laboratory skills and experience to generate high quality data in support of a diversity of projects, which will include both immunoassay development and validation as well as testing and analysis of clinical samples using commercial kits
• Apply technical knowledge of immunoassays, laboratory skills, creative thinking, and aptitude towards instrumentation to troubleshoot assay issues in Development, Pilot and Manufacturing
• Experience recommending how to correct component or assay issues, primarily through formulation optimization and lab techniques
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Assay Development, Engineering, Technical Support, and Quality Control groups to support resolution of complex issues
• Generate high quality data under tight deadlines
• Support continuous improvement efforts, by evaluating potential process changes in manufacturing and quality control
• Implement process improvements in manufacturing and quality control, optimizing processes to improve repeatability and reproducibility
• Support document updates, revisions, change controls, CAPAs, SOPs, deviations, etc
• Support Manufacturing, Quality Control and Assay Development by shadowing the process and providing beneficial feedback and knowledge on the process
• Support and help drive implementation of best practices and process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or Life Sciences
• 1-2 years of experience working in the life sciences industry
• 1-2 experience with preparation and handling of complex and sensitive bio-reagents (antibodies, proteins, enzymes)
• 1-2 years of experience using HPLC, SDS-Page, and Immunoassays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in immunoassay product development strongly desired, including reagent development and optimization, assay protocol optimization, migration of manual assays to automated instrumentation, specifications development, statistical methods, verification, and validation protocol writing and execution, conformance with design control regulations
• Experience with development and/or validation of assay products
• Knowledge of chemistry and raw materials

EXPECTATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 100% on-site role
• Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational, record keeping, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to support multiple projects under aggressive timelines
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Must be proactive and ensure all work meets company compliance standards
• Document all activities in accordance good documentation practices

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING FOR US: 

Our Technology: Quanterix’ technology is designed to enable much earlier disease detection, better prognoses, and enhanced treatment methods to improve the quality of life and longevity of the population for generations to come. The technology is currently being used for research applications in several therapeutic areas. The company was established in 2007 and is in Billerica, Massachusetts. For additional Information, please visit https://www.quanterix.com. 

Our Commitment to Employees: At Quanterix, we take pride in our employees' incredible work ethic, and we want to reward and recognize that by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with an employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible to be awarded Equity, and we have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a Performance Bonus, and 1:1 Financial Counseling/Planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day! 

DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE: Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.