Careers

MatTek is an expanding life sciences company that produces human organotypic 3-dimensional skin, corneal, respiratory, oral, mucosal, and intestinal tissues for cosmetic, household products, personal care, chemical, and pharmaceutical companies. These tissues are utilized worldwide to test product safety and efficacy. MatTek is part of the BICO Group.

BICO is a global leader in developing and delivering life-science solutions, equipping hundreds of labs and thousands of scientists worldwide with cutting-edge technologies that fuel groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs.

Description: Participates in duties associated with manufacturing of MatTek tissue models according to SOPs where applicable. May also perform duties assigned under Laboratory Assistant, as needed.

Reporting structure: Works under the direction of more senior Associates and the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager. Reports directly to the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager or Scientist/Senior Scientist.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare media and supplements.
• Trypsinize and count cells
• Feed tissues and cells using sterile technique and pay attention to detail.
• Package tissues for shipping
• Ship product –pack shipping boxes, and ensure contents are consistent with MAOs

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or equivalent with no previous work experience or Associate’s degree in Biology or equivalent with 2+ years of hands-on cell culture experience
• Basic knowledge of mammalian cell culture
• Basic knowledge of aseptic technique
• Incumbent employee who has advanced from the Laboratory Assistant role.

Candidates must be able to work Mon-Fri along with some Saturdays and holidays on a rotating schedule.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a comprehensive health insurance plan and an outstanding 401(k) company-match!

MatTek does not discriminate against applicants or employees due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience: Cell culture: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In-person

Interested? Send your cover letter and resume to careers@mattek.com.

MatTek Life Sciences, the leading manufacturer of 3D human tissues, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Research Associate or Associate Scientist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Culture cells used for internal R&D and/or contract studies
• Independently perform experiments & assays and analyze data under the direction of the Study Director
• Critically think about the experiment/assay being performed to fully understand the study objective
• Independently troubleshoot assays
• Maintain accurate records in the study notebook according to established SOPs
• Reports directly to the Study director

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biology or equivalent with 2+ years or Bachelor’s degree in Biology or equivalent with 5+ years of hands-on cell culture experience and aseptic technique
• Expertise in Molecular Biology (DNA/RNA isolation/quantification, qPCR); Biochemistry (ELISA/Multiplex cytokine analysis, Western Blot, etc.); Immunohistochemistry and Fluorescent Microscopy
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, able to perform the above tasks routinely and enjoy working in a team environment

Please submit cover letter along with resume to:  careers@mattek.com

MatTek Life Sciences, a biotech and tissue engineering company located in Ashland, MA, is seeking a motivated administrative professional to join our team in a customer service role. MatTek’s products are used as replacements for animals in safety and efficacy testing by cosmetics, personal care, chemical, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. This position is full-time (M-F, 8:30-5pm), and in-person in our office in Ashland.

Responsibilities of this position include order and quote processing, customer communications, domestic and international shipping, answering and directing incoming calls, and greeting visitors at our facility. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask, work in a team setting, craft professional correspondence, execute accurate data entry, and be eager to learn about the science of our products to provide quality and effective support to our customers. This is not mindless data entry, but a dynamic role as the customer interface for the company requiring critical thinking and skilled customer support.

Qualifications: No experience necessary, skilled with written and verbal communication, proficient in Microsoft applications, experience with HubSpot or NetSuite is a plus. Pleasant, customer-focused individual with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Ability to work independently, as well as with teams.

Benefits: 401(k) 6% Match, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Opportunities for advancement, Paid time off, Parental leave, Prescription drug insurance, Referral program, Vision insurance