Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Assay Development

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Spear Bio, founded in 2021, is a well-funded and rapidly growing biotech start-up headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts.  Our proprietary technology, Successive Proximity Extension Amplification Reaction (SPEAR), is a novel wash-free immunoassay platform, offering unprecedented sensitivity. We are dedicated to revolutionizing early disease diagnosis and monitoring by providing scalable, ultrasensitive solutions that deliver unparalleled accuracy in measuring low-abundant biomarkers, enabling clinicians and researchers to improve patient outcomes and advance global health.

Research Associate/Associate Scientist:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Associate/Associate Scientist to join our growing Assay Development team, with hands-on experience running ultrasensitive immunoassays and the desire to be at the forefront of innovative research.  This individual will play a pivotal role in advancing Spear Bio’s new range of ultrasensitive immunoassays and assay biomarker programs.

This role is based onsite in our lab in Woburn, MA 5 days/wk.

Responsibilities:

  • Test and execute immunoassay workflows on high-throughput, semi-automated platforms

  • Assist in optimizing methods for processing different types of biofluid samples (ie. serum, plasma) for assay development

  • Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, as specified by the requirements of various projects

  • Assist in data analysis

  • Acquire necessary equipment and supplies for various projects

 

Qualifications: 

  • Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline plus 1-3 years of assay development experience in an industry or academic lab

  • Direct experience running biofluid-based immunoassays and qPCR experimentation is required

  • Experience with neurodegenerative disease protein biomarkers a plus (ie. pTau217, pTau181, NFL, GFAP, alpha-synuclein, etc.)

  • Experience characterizing and troubleshooting immunoassays

  • Strong proficiency in molecular biology lab techniques

General Qualifications:

  • Self-motivated and ability to perform complex tasks in an effective manner

  • Ability to follow instructions and grow in a mentorship setting

  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills

  • Desire to learn and implement new technologies

  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to build collaborative working relationships, and become a key contributor within the assay development team

  • Work 5 days/week on site in Woburn, MA. LOCAL CANDIDATES will be given priority consideration for this position. 

We offer competitive compensation, meaningful stock ownership, comprehensive benefits, and a great work environment. This is an opportunity to enter an innovative, high-growth startup at an early stage and play an integral role in the company's growth and success. We are focused on identifying candidates who have demonstrated leadership and excellence throughout their careers and are excited by the prospect of building an industry-leading company.

Spear Bio Inc. provides equal opportunity in employment to all persons. No person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical/mental disability.

Spear Bio does not accept resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without prior written agreement will be deemed the property of Spear Bio, and no placement fees will be paid.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...