Bench Scientist I

Position: Bench Scientist I

Location: 100% onsite at Cambridge, MA

Openings: One (1)

Reason for Opening: Need support for routine assays so senior scientists can focus on higher‑level scientific work.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform routine lab assays with established protocols.

Conduct 100% bench work and report data into the lab’s tracking system.

Work closely with senior scientists for program-related assays.

Escalate issues or deviations—candidate does not need to troubleshoot independently but must communicate effectively.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s in Life Sciences required (biology, biochemistry, protein science preferred).

Master’s not preferred due to bill rate limitations.

Experience

0–1 year (entry level).

Academic research experience is acceptable; industry experience is a plus but not required.

Key Skills

Micro pipetting (top skill)

Meticulous attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Basic understanding of HPLC, chromatography, or handling large-molecule biologics preferred.

Strong willingness to learn and adapt.

They do NOT need to hit the ground running

Interview Process

Step 1: Phone screen with top candidates

Step 2: Onsite interview with 2–3 finalists (short, not full-day).

Final decision made based on onsite impressions.

Training Timeline

Expectation: Candidate should be trained and independently running most assays within 1–2 months