Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

Job overview

The Associate Scientist, Analytical Development position is onsite in Brighton, MA. The posting lists a salary range of $70,000–$115,000 per year. Aura Biosciences is developing bel-sar, a therapy candidate for ocular cancers, with a mission to improve patient outcomes while preserving vision and quality of life. The scientist performs laboratory testing and supports analytical method development, qualification, transfer, and product characterization for complex biologics. The role contributes to late-stage clinical drug substance and drug product development through experiments, compliant documentation, instrument readiness, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

What you'll do

• Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols
• culture, maintain, expand, and cryopreserve cell lines
• conduct cell-based cytotoxicity, molecular biology, and immunoassays, including DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, ELISA, and gel electrophoresis
• troubleshoot technical issues
• operate and maintain laboratory instruments
• document work in electronic laboratory notebooks
• prepare and review technical documents
• and present findings as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate scientist

analytical development

biotechnology

molecular biology

cell culture

qpcr

elisa

electrophoresis

biologics

brighton ma

aura biosciences

$70k–$115k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance with full premium coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• paid time off
• company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• and life insurance.

Why this role

Hands-on analytical development work involving virus-like particles and dye-conjugated virus-like particles; some travel may be required to assist with assay establishment or troubleshooting at CDMOs.

About the employer

Aura Biosciences is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.