Careers

MatTek is always recruiting new team members to help us serve our growing customer base and develop innovative products and applications to meet the needs of researchers across multiple industries. If you are a team player with the energy to keep up with a growing tech company, we want to hear from you!

Why MatTek?

  • We’re bringing #betterscience into the mainstream with engineered human tissues that replace laboratory animals.
  • We’re constantly developing new tissue models, assays, and technologies to improve testing capabilities.
  • We’re helping to advance scientific breakthroughs that get therapies to patients faster and improving the safety of consumer products.

We’re expanding!

  • We have sweet new labs.
  • We’re developing and launching new products and services.
  • We have a strong tradition of internal promotion and give our people opportunities to grow.

Competitive Benefits

  • We have a culture based on teamwork and supporting each other to get the job done.
  • We believe in work-life balance – it’s one of our core values.
  • We offer Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare with a 100% company-paid deductible.
  • We offer a generous, matched 401k too!
  • We like it here! We want our people to love the work they do and enjoy coming to work every day.

Open Positions:

Laboratory Production Associate

MatTek Corporation, the leading manufacturer of 3D human tissues, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Production Associate to join our team.  The Production Associate will be a member of a group that is involved in all aspects of the tissue production process.  Responsibilities include maintenance, subculturing and cryobanking of cells used in products, media and reagent preparation, packaging of product for shipment to customers and recording detailed manufacturing procedures.  The ideal candidate will be able to perform the tasks above and enjoy working in a team environment.

Summary of Qualifications:

-Bachelor of Science degree in biology or Associates degree with 2+ year’s hands-on experience with cell culture required

-Previous experience in tissue engineering is highly desirable

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

MatTek offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Please forward resume to: careers@mattek.com

Research Associate / Associate Scientist

MatTek Life Sciences, the leading manufacturer of 3D human tissues, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Research Associate / 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 offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package with an outstand 401(k) company match, and a stimulating work environment!

Laboratory Assistant

MatTek is an expanding life sciences company that produces human organotypic 3-dimensional skin, corneal, respiratory, oral, mucosal, and intestinal tissues for cosmetic, household product, 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.

Summary

In this full-time role, you will perform routine and miscellaneous basic tasks related to maintenance of the laboratories and associated equipment, reagents and supplies, according to SOPs, where applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare buffers and simple daily supplements
  • Record during media or supplement preparation following data recording practices
  • Maintain a fully stocked lab
  • Clean and maintain equipment according to the designated schedule
  • Assist in shipping tissue products
  • Maintain a clean and orderly lab space
  • Assist in dish washing and autoclaving of supplies
  • Prepare shipping boxes
  • Assist Production Associates as requested
  • Participate in daily QC recording of equipment
  • Check and fill liquid nitrogen dewars
  • Must be able to work Mon-Fri along with some holidays and Saturdays on a rotating schedule

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED

MatTek Life Sciences offers a generous benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield with a 100% company-paid deductible!  Also, an amazing 401(k) company match!