• Research Associate

    Actalent (New Haven, CT)


    Job Title: Research Associate Job Description

     

    Join a dynamic team as a Manufacturing Technician, supporting the production of cutting-edge microfluidics chips for high-resolution spatial biology applications. You will play a pivotal role in manufacturing our innovative spatial biology platforms, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products to researchers and clinicians worldwide. Our transformative technology, Deterministic Barcoding in Tissue for spatial-omics sequencing (DBiT-seq), provides an unprecedented multi-omics atlas of biological systems, integrating microfluidics and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to map tissue cell architecture with cellular resolution.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform precision pipetting, filling, and handling of reagents and solutions for microfluidic chip production.

    + Operate and maintain laboratory and manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs.

    + Prepare and mix reagents, maintaining accurate records of formulations and batch details.

    + Manage inventory of raw materials and consumables for production.

    + Conduct quality checks to ensure chips meet rigorous performance standards.

    + Document production outcomes and troubleshoot any issues in collaboration with the team.

    + Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to refine and optimize production workflows.

    + Support the scale-up of manufacturing operations to meet increasing product demand.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in pipetting and reagent handling, with a keen eye for accuracy and consistency.

    + Experience in biology, molecular biology, PCR, laboratory work, and tissue culture.

    + Understanding of cell biology, molecular techniques, NGS, proteomics, and SOPs.

    + 1-2 years of experience in laboratory or production environments, particularly in life sciences or biotechnology.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

    + Familiarity with GMP or ISO-certified environments.

    + Experience in microfluidics or consumable manufacturing processes.

    + Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position is based on-site in New Haven and operates within a laboratory environment from 9am to 5pm.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, Connecticut.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $38.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.