About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

We are hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a confidential client operating at the intersection of software, lab automation, and bioanalysis. This on-site, full-time role in Waltham, MA focuses on building and maintaining web applications and backend services that integrate with physical lab instruments and automated workflows. The role is appropriate for early-career engineers (associate level) up to Software Engineer level who are eager to learn and contribute to systems that accelerate drug development.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop, test, and maintain full-stack features using TypeScript/JavaScript (Node.js + React).
• Design and optimize APIs and backend services to support lab workflows and complex data processing.
• Build responsive, user-focused front-end interfaces for scientists and lab technicians.
• Work with relational databases to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Integrate software with lab instruments and automation hardware; learn lab operations to deliver practical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, write maintainable documented code, and contribute to unit and integration testing.
• Debug and resolve technical issues in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another science/engineering discipline with demonstrated software development experience.
• 0–4 years of professional software development experience (entry to early-career).
• Fundamental knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Exposure to React and Node.js (or similar frameworks).
• Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn domain-specific systems quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work on-site with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience building interfaces or services for lab systems, instrumentation, or scientific workflows.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with data modeling for scientific or laboratory data.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, message queues, or event-driven architectures.

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What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of bioanalytical innovation and impact drug development timelines.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture and direct access to industry experts.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (provided by the confidential client).
• Clear paths for professional growth and mentoring within a technical, multidisciplinary environment.

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: On-site in Waltham, MA (work with lab-based teams and physical instrumentation).
• Employment type: Full-time.

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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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