Research Associate
About The Position
Spear Bio, founded in 2021, is a well-funded and rapidly growing biotech start-up headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. Our proprietary technology, Successive Proximity Extension Amplification Reaction (SPEAR), is a novel wash-free immunoassay platform, offering unprecedented sensitivity. We are dedicated to revolutionizing early disease diagnosis and monitoring by providing scalable, ultrasensitive solutions that deliver unparalleled accuracy in measuring low-abundant biomarkers, enabling clinicians and researchers to improve patient outcomes and advance global health. We are seeking an experienced and talented Research Associate to join our Assay Development team, with a strong scientific background and the desire to be at the forefront of innovative research.
Requirements
- BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline plus minimum 2-3+ years in an academic or industry lab, or MS degree with 1-2+ years of related experience.
- Direct experience running immunoassays and qPCR experimentation is required
- Experience characterizing and troubleshooting immunoassays
- Strong proficiency in molecular biology lab techniques
- Self-motivated and ability to perform complex tasks in an effective manner
- Ability to follow instructions, learn, and grow in a mentorship setting
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Desire to learn about and implement new technologies
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with the capability to establish collaborative working relationships and become a key contributor within the assay development, platform and product teams.
Responsibilities
- Execute immunoassay workflows with a focus on high-throughput, semi-automated platforms
- Assist in optimizing methods for processing different types of clinical samples for assay development
- Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, based on the specification of various projects
- Assist in laboratory analysis and data management
- Acquire necessary equipment and supplies for various projects
- Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- meaningful stock ownership
- comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
