Hiring: Research Technician, Quality Assurance (Boston) Company: ENAI Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 17:57:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Aseptic Technique, Microbial Cultivation, Media Preparation, CFU Determination, Sample Processing, Data Collection & Entry, Laboratory Operations, Biotechnology, SOPs Experience: - 1–2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in a research or industry setting - Practical, hands-on experience in microbial sample processing, plating, and CFU determination - Experience with chemical and physical characterization of products - Experience with media preparation and microbial cultivation - Comfortable performing routine tasks with high precision and on tight timelines Required Skills: - Microbial sample processing, plating, and CFU determination - Chemical and physical characterization of products - Data collection, entry, and management - Preparation of buffers and media - Demonstrated excellence in aseptic technique and sample handling - Ability to independently execute defined SOPs under the direction of senior lab members - Strong prioritization skills to process high sample volumes within defined timelines Qualifications: - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field - Hands-on wet-lab experience in a research or industry setting - Excellent sterile technique and proficiency in data collection and entry - Ability to work closely with R&D and manufacturing teams Compensation: - Base salary of $50,000 – $60,000 annually - Equity options & annual cash incentives - Generous paid time off, including Flexible Time Off, 5 sick days, and 12 annual company holidays, plus one week between Christmas and New Year's for a company-wide annual break, parental leave, and bereavement leave - Robust wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and basic life and disability insurance - Optional benefits: FSA, HSA, identity protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance - 401K savings plan Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!