About Careertakes

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Role overview

This Contract Lab Technician role supports process development and pilot-plant operations for biologics/bioprocessing programs. You'll work onsite in a pilot plant setting performing upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification) tasks, executing experiments, troubleshooting equipment and processes, and generating data to support scale-up and technology transfer activities.

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What You’ll Do

• Support cell culture and downstream purification process development activities.
• Operate and execute large-scale pilot-plant experiments and runs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and novel bioprocess workflows.
• Collect, analyze, and report experimental data and materials supporting biologics development.
• Assist with process scale-up and technology transfer efforts to manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists and engineers to improve processes and platforms.
• Apply creative, data-driven problem solving to optimize process performance.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering strongly preferred; degrees in Bioengineering, Physics, or related science/engineering fields considered.
• 1–5 years relevant experience (including internships, co-ops, academic research, or industry).
• Strong understanding of pH, pressure, flow, and mass balances.
• Basic knowledge of cell metabolism and bioprocess fundamentals.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in wet lab, pilot plant, or manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable with hands-on process development, laboratory equipment, and SOP-driven work.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

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Schedule & Location

• Workplace type: Fully onsite.
• Location: Cambridge, MA (site address provided by confidential client).
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, approx. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flex start 8:00–9:00 AM).
• Daily stand-up meeting at 9:05 AM.
• Occasional weekend (approx. 5–7 days/year, short duration) and evening support (approx. 1–4 evenings/year) may be required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 – $34.00 per hour.
  • Individual pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits (eligibility and availability may depend on classification and assignment length) may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave)

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Contract details & important dates

• Employment type: Contract.
• Anticipated application close date (from source): Nov 3, 2026.
• Start: As specified by the confidential client.

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Legal & compliance notes (Massachusetts)

• This position is based in Massachusetts. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process due to a disability, please notify the recruiter so arrangements can be made.

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About the hiring organization

This role is posted by Careertakes on behalf of a confidential client in the Engineering industry. Company names and references in the original posting have been replaced with "Confidential Client" to protect employer confidentiality.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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