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Research Associate II, Quality Control

$85k – $93k/yrPosted Jul 10, 2026

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.

Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.

Position Summary:

As a Research Associate II, your main task will be executing routine Quality Control (QC) testing activities as assigned. This position will support CAPA’s, change controls, investigations, and deviations and participate in the development and validation of analytical methods for the Analytical Development group. You will also participate in testing, project support, data review, ordering of laboratory supplies, and general upkeep of the laboratory.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Support QC analytical chemistry testing using laboratory equipment and instrumentation (HPLC, UPLC, GC, KF, Dissolution etc).

Author technical reports as required.

Ensure instrument calibration and qualification is up to date and performed on a scheduled basis.

Troubleshoot any issues with instrumentation and coordinate repair with vendors as necessary.

Coordinate with Supervisor on scheduling of testing for reagents and product samples.

Participate in data review.

Participate in method development and validation activities

Coordinate external outsourcing of testing.

Support CAPA, change controls, investigations, and deviations and the timely closure of these items with Quality Assurance.

Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP), maintaining contemporaneous records, filling out logbooks, forms, etc.

Adherence to cGMPs at all times.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

2+ years of work experience in a GMP Quality Control environment

Prior experience with HPLC and UPLC

Knowledge of CFR 210,211, USP and FDA/ICH guidance is preferred

Knowledge of safe laboratory practices

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience with USP App IV dissolution apparatus is preferred

Working Conditions:

Mix of office and laboratory environments.

Must be able to work in chemical laboratory environments.

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Salary Range

$85,000—$93,000 USD

Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/. For the Privacy Notice for California Job Applicants, please see CCPA Applicant Notice.

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