Clinical Laboratory Associate

Clinical Laboratory Associate Location: Boston, MA Cellens, Inc., a Tufts University biotech spinout company, is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and highly motivated Biologist/Medical Technologist/Bioengineer to join our company. We’re founded on a mission to impact human health by developing the first bioinspired diagnostic applications of atomic force microscopy (AFM). We are developing a pipeline of revolutionary tests through atomic force microscopy and machine learning. Research & development at Cellens is multi-disciplinary, integrating surface science, cell biology, and data science to address important unmet clinical needs. The Clinical Laboratory Associate will support clinical testing operations within a CLIA-certified laboratory environment, serving as testing personnel for both assay validation and routine testing activities. This role contributes to the design, development, and implementation of laboratory testing and experiments, including studies to verify analytical methods, processes, and procedures integral to a novel cancer diagnostic product. The candidate’s main responsibilities include:

- Cellens Clinical Lab:

• Performs receiving and accessioning of clinical specimens. 
• Prepares clinical samples for AFM imaging and measurements, including sample mounting, surface cleaning, and modification.
• Follows all established laboratory procedures within a high-complexity CLIA lab environment.
• Adheres to all quality control policies and procedures to ensure reliability and reproducibility of all testing. 
• Operates and maintains lab instruments, ensuring their proper functionality and calibration.
• Ensures accurate data entry in LIMS for all clinical and research specimens. 
• Communicates effectively with supervisors to identify problems and recommend courses of action.
• Capable of consistently performing high-complexity tests with reproducibility.
• Troubleshoots and addresses issues with lab instrumentation as they arise.

-Research and Development:

• Collaborate with researchers and scientists to design and optimize lab experiments for specific projects.
• Assist in technical collaborations with external partners (CROs, academic, government, and industry partners).
• Stay current with advancements in cancer detection technology and methodologies to suggest improvements and enhancements.
• Assist in reviewing reports and document experiment results to prepare for publication in medical journals.
• Assist in training junior technicians or researchers in lab techniques.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, procedures, and results.
• Ensure the safe handling and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials in accordance with safety guidelines.

Qualifications:

Must have: 

• B.S., M.S. in biology, chemistry, physics, biomedical engineering, or an Associate Degree from a laboratory science (MLT) program.

Preferred:

• Direct experience with AFM imaging of soft materials is preferred. 
• An ideal candidate should also have prior experience in clinical sample preparation, method validation, quality control systems. 
• Experience working in a BSL-2 environment is preferred

If you’re interested, please submit your CV/resume to contact@cellensinc.com