Research Associate III

Description Our East Coast Global Development Hub brings together the best minds in life science innovation with facilities in Lexington, MA. We support programs from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future, creating a distinct R D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple innovative modalities and therapeutic areas. Our East Coast Global Development Hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. We're changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

Additional Skills & Qualifications Essential Functions:

• Hands-on in vivo experimental efforts
• Designs and conducts in vivo research studies
• Independently leads the development and implementation of assays to support research projects
• Interpret and properly document experimental data
• Ensures data integrity and documentation through maintenance of laboratory notebooks and ensuring data and results are entered into the electronic notebook in a timely man-ner
• Point of contact person for specific in vivo platform and methodologies.
• Collaborative Teamwork and develop synergy with technical and scientific experts within the team.
• Works in a team-focused environment to ensure progress of global research projects
• Works with team to ensure better practice sharing and implementation within the lab
• Supports business goals, shares learnings, knowledge and skills, and cross-functional teamwork
• be a team player and regularly provides assistance to other technical staff
• Scientific input & guidance
• Independently executes experiments and performs data analyses of moderate complexity
• Correctly interprets data and make recommendations for next steps
• Responsible for developing, optimizing & drafting protocols for methods of moderate complexity with limited input from supervisor
• Contributes to formal study reports & study protocol drafting & review
• Supports development and management of research protocols in support of multiple drug discovery efforts
• Presents findings at the scientist, department, and site-level
• Manages personal experimental timelines
• Will require weekend tasks which are a shared and divided responsibility among the team

Physical Requirements:

0-10% overnight travel required. Ability to lift 50lbs.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 10+ years' experience required.

With a Vocational Degree or Associate's degree, 6+ years' relevant experience required. With a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years' relevant experience required. A Master's Degree with no industry or pos Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $62.00/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 Lexington,MA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.