Research Associate I

Winning the race to bring new healthcare products safely to a waiting world drives Rapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) to combine today’s innovative technologies as never before. Your career at RMB puts you at the center of diverse global teams that span robotics, AI, Machine Learning, imaging, microbiology, and more, re-shaping how urgently needed pharmaceuticals are made, tested, and released for decades to come. The sky’s the limit.

Careers at RMB are fast-moving, with the high growth you’d expect from a world leader in microbiology automation. Advancement at RMB affords an opportunity to achieve your personal goals and develop your passions, in an inclusive environment where every employee has the resources and opportunities to hone their skills. You’ll do more, learn more, and have the ability to make a profound impact on our business.

We are seeking a Research Associate I, R&D Microbiology responsible for supporting R&D product launches and microbiology services.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with our highly skilled scientists and engineers on a variety of cross-functional projects in developing new applications, technologies, and products for QC Microbiology Laboratories. You should be an energetic self-starter with documented productivity and integrity; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required.

· Executes standard experiments and protocols within a R&D laboratory environment to support design, development, and validation of new products for use in Quality Control (QC) Microbiology Laboratories.

· Assists product development, continuous improvement, and customer support activities associate with the Growth Direct® System and its consumables.

· Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks and experimental documentation to support data analysis activities.

· Prepares reagents and culture media for internal and external experiments.

· Supports routine laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance activities.

· Collaborates with Laboratory Support function to maintain stock culture, stock and order supplies, and dispose of laboratory waste, and provide support for other general laboratory activities.

· Assist with feasibility testing and method development for the Growth Direct® System applications, as part of microbiology service offerings.

· Perform experiments for sales and marking efforts.

· Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or other related technical degree with 0-2 years of experience with general microbiological methods.

· Experience with common laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, etc.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

· Preferred experience in QC Microbiology Laboratory.

· Primarily in a laboratory setting with requirement to stand for extended periods of time.

· Travel may be required up to 10%.

· Ability to work nights and weekends on occasion to meet critical deadlines.

· Requires ability to lift 15+ pounds. 

ABOUT RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS:

Rapid Micro Biosystems creates, sells, validates, and services innovative products for fast, accurate, and efficient detection of microbial contamination in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology products, medical devices, and personal care products.

The company’s Growth Direct™—the first and only growth-based system to automate rapid compendial QC Micro testing—ensures data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiencies driven by rapid methods and automation.

Rapid Micro Biosystems is dedicated to providing groundbreaking technology and products to support companies in their journey to achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and better predictability, ultimately providing higher quality products for improved patient outcomes.

Rapid Micro Biosystems is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Our research & development, and manufacturing operations are located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Additionally, we maintain field offices in Freising, Germany; Switzerland, and Singapore.

Equal Opportunity:

Rapid Micro Biosystems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. Applicants for employment and employees are reviewed on their individual qualifications for a position. Under no circumstances will Rapid Micro Biosystems discriminate against qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, mental illness, genetics, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.