About the RoleWe are looking for a Research Associate to join our Analytical Method Development and Quality Control team. This is a hands-on role focused on developing, optimizing, and executing functional and biological assays to evaluate the activity and potency of our products.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell lines, enjoys solving experimental problems, and is comfortable taking an experiment from design through execution, data analysis, and interpretation.
What You'll Do- Develop, optimize, and execute cell-based functional and biological assays.
- Maintain and work routinely with mammalian cell lines and perform cell-base experimental workflows.
- Design and execute experiments with appropriate controls, replicates, and statistical
considerations. - Analyze and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical methods, identify
trends, and assess assay performance. - Troubleshoot assays and contribute to improving assay robustness, reproducibility, and
efficiency. - Support analytical method development, qualification, and QC testing as projects progress.
- Maintain clear and accurate laboratory records and prepare data summaries and technical
reports. - Communicate results and scientific conclusions effectively within a cross-functional team.
Who You are- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 1-2 years of relevant experience, in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell lines is required.
- Experience with functional, biological, or cell-based assays.
- Strong understanding of experimental design, controls, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Ability to work independently, troubleshoot experiments, and manage priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate scientific documentation.
Nice to Have- Experience with analytical method development or method qualification.
- Experience with HPLC or other analytical techniques.
- Experience working in a GLP/GMP or Quality Control environment.
- Experience with assays such as ELISA or other quantitative biological assays.
Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Onsite expectations: The majority of our roles at Terrestrial are onsite, which allows us to meet both business and team needs. Candidates applying must be willing to be onsite 4-5 days per week.
Location: Woburn, MA and our new, custom facility in Allston MA planned for Q4 of 2026.
