Engineer

Onsite Cambridge MA
Duration: 1 year assignment
Schedule: Standard business hours, 8-5, no overtime expected

The ideal candidate for the Associate Engineer role at our Cambridge site is an entry-level to early-career professional with a Bachelor's in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master's acceptable with limited experience) and 0-3 years of industry or internship experience. This hands-on, lab-focused position supports combination product development through equipment testing and system characterization. Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, proficiency in Good Documentation and Laboratory Practices (GDP/GLP), and familiarity with 3D modeling, Python scripting, and data analysis tools like JMP or Minitab. The role requires the ability to perform lab testing, author technical reports, present findings, and work onsite. Reliability, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn are essential to supporting internal product development timelines.

Job Description
This position reports into the Systems Engineering group in Cambridge, MA, supporting senior staff in performing general laboratory functions for the design and characterization of combination products as well as general laboratory support such as supporting preventive maintenance, calibration of lab equipment, and maintaining Good Laboratory Practices. This position requires the application of engineering principles to perform the job functions and the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across different functions to successfully complete projects. This position is expected to be at least 80% on-site.

This role will be required to:
Perform hands-on engineering testing and experiments to characterize drug delivery systems in a controlled laboratory setting while following GLP and GDP.
Work in a laboratory environment, operating equipment such as 3D printers, tensile testers, viscosity testers, environmental chambers, arbor presses, and basic wet-lab equipment like transfer pipettes, micro pipettes, and balances.
Meticulously document experiment designs, material traceability, methods, techniques, results, and sample information in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).
Perform basic data analysis using statistics, drawing relevant conclusions from study data and working closely with other staff to communicate and document these findings.
Author and execute protocols and technical reports summarizing key findings and results.
Assess & recommend optimized lab workflows and product designs.
Provide detailed data analysis and recommendations to enable senior staff to make informed decisions.
Be comfortable with thinking outside the box and being self-motivated to further add value to the organization.

Basic Qualifications
B.S. in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline
Effective Communicator (Oral/Written)
Strong hands-on skills and a desire to work daily in a well-equipped laboratory environment
Methodical and thoughtful with a high attention to detail
Technical Writing (Protocols, Reports, Technical Assessments, Presentations)

Preferred/Demonstrated Competencies
Relevant experience (pharmaceutical industry, combination products, medical devices, etc.)
Wet lab & product testing experience
Understanding of Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
Statistics knowledge and data analysis skills (software: e.g. JMP, Minitab)
3D modeling and CAD experience
Basic programming skills (e.g. C, Python)
Organized and able to balance multiple concurrent priorities
Strong Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis skills
Collaborative team player
Fast and continuous learner
Flexible/highly adaptive to changing priorities/environment