Job Title: Research Associate
Location: Andover, MA
Type: Contract
 
Overview
Leading pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced Research Associate. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelors degree in chemistry, biological sciences, biochemistry or related fields. Required experience includes LC-MS biological sample preparation involving a multi-step process to isolate, purify, and concentrate the analytes of interest for the LCMS analysis. 
 
Responsibilities
• Preparation of samples for mass spectrometry analysis
• Design of experiments in collaboration with colleagues
• Conduct analytical experiments and method development as needed
• Identify and exploit new scientific concepts
• Interpretation and documentation of experimental results
• Communication of experimental results to team members
• Maintaining high quality record in electronic lab notebook
 

Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• BS/MS degree in chemistry, biological sciences, biochemistry or related fields (NON-PhD)
• Recent graduate

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• LC-MS biological sample preparation involving a multi-step process to isolate, purify, and concentrate the analytes of interest for the LCMS analysis
• Operation of laboratory equipment
• Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix-environment
• Strong data organization, analysis, and communication skills

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Standard laboratory operations: standing, walking, sitting, light lifting.

Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. 

 

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.