Sr. Research Associate

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.

SUMMARY OF ROLE 

Rapid Micro Biosystems is seeking a Sr. Research Associate, R&D Microbiology for new product development, research, and support of microbiology services for the Growth Direct® System platform. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

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

Support product development, continuous improvement, and support activities associated with the Growth Direct® System and its consumables.

Collaborate with the Staff Scientist and other senior R&D team members to design experiments, develop new testing applications, perform method validations, analyze data, draft reports, and assist with publications.

Generate presentations and maintain project dashboards used to share experimental data and project updates with team members and leadership.

Prepares reagents and culture media for internal and external experiments.

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

Serve as a technical resource for customers and junior members of the R&D laboratory. 

Support microbiology services and perform experiments for sales and marking efforts. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES 

A minimum of 5 years' experience in R&D or QC Microbiology laboratories with working knowledge of GLP/GMP regulated environments, such as Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Food. 

Experience performing common microbiology laboratory techniques and equipment, such as pipettes, bacterial cultures, media/buffer, Biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, and autoclaves.

Knowledge of routine QC Microbiology testing, such as Sterility, Bioburden, and Environmental Monitoring. 

Experience with test method design, suitability/verification, and validation activities. 

Experience with culture media formulation and preparation. 

Action oriented self-starter and excellent troubleshooting skills 

Able to work successfully in cross-functional teams 

Entrepreneurial spirit, but comfortable working in regulated environments 

Preferred: 

MS in Microbiology or relevant science 

Experience with data analysis tools, such as Minitab. 

Membership and experience working with Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and American Society for Microbiology (ASM) guidelines. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primarily in an office setting with integration in labs and manufacturing. 

Some travel required 10% 

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

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.