Research Associate, Immunoassay Development
Kephera Diagnostics
Boston, MA0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- Data analysisTroubleshootingPatient care
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care25%Data analysis23%Troubleshooting13%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Full-time, on-site position based in Boston, MA.
- Designing, developing, and optimizing immunoassay formats and protocols for point-of-care and laboratory-based diagnostic applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing laboratory experiments.
- Conducting analytical testing and data analysis.
- Documenting procedures and results.
- Contributing to assay validation and troubleshooting.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support research and development projects.
- Assisting in technology transfer to manufacturing or clinical workflows.
- Maintaining high laboratory quality and safety standards.
- Preparing technical summaries.
- Participating in project meetings.
- Supporting continuous improvement in assay performance and reliability.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Research and Development (R&D) and Research skills.
- Experience designing experiments, evaluating assay performance, and interpreting scientific data.
- Analytical Skills to assess assay results, perform quantitative analyses, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Communication Skills to clearly document findings, prepare reports, and collaborate with scientific and clinical teams.
- Hands-on Laboratory Skills, including working with immunoassays (e.g., ELISA, lateral flow).
- Experience handling biological samples.
- Experience following GLP or similar quality practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a life science field (such as Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or related discipline).
- Prior experience in diagnostics, immunoassay development, or translational research.
- Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards.
- Proficiency with data analysis software.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced start-up environment.