Associate I, PDT

About the Role

The Associate I, PDT is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the PDT laboratories and process activities. This position is based in our Framingham location and typically has a 5-day on-site expectation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support upstream tissue culture, downstream virus purification, and drug product formulation activities within the PDT laboratory.
• Perform routine laboratory and pilot lab process steps under supervision, including preparation, equipment set-up, sampling, cleaning, and documentation.
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping tasks, including maintaining stock levels of laboratory consumables and preparation of reagents while executing good documentation practices.
• Support general laboratory upkeep, including ensuring the laboratory is clean, disposal of waste, sample storage, and equipment monitoring.
• When required, operate in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and company procedures.
• Work in cross-functional teams with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Facilities and Engineering, Analytical Development, and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure effective, high-quality, timely, and appropriate documentation in laboratory notebooks.
• Participate with other members of the PDT team in the preparation and purification of viruses, thereby gaining both theoretical and practical knowledge of upstream and downstream processes.
• Support review of batch records, laboratory notebooks, and GMP documentation as appropriate.
• Provide support to the facilities group when required.
• Practice and promote safe working habits and adhere to safety procedures and guidelines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting is desired.
• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is desired.
• Experience in cell culture, purification, chromatography, or formulation would be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to follow protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to record data in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with procedures.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to manage time effectively, communicate well, work independently and as part of a small team, and work flexibly to meet varying workloads.