Senior Research Associate (Cellular)

Job Description

Precision Medicine Group is seeking a Senior Research Associate to perform routine immunological, molecular, and cellular assay-based services for government and commercial clients. The Senior Research Associate will reliably perform services such as cell culture and bioassays, including luciferase-based neutralizing antibody assays. They will also be responsible for critical reagent production, human primary cell isolations, cultivation, ELISA, ELISpot assays, and other related cell-based assays. Duties include recording and reporting results, preparing samples and solutions, and maintaining equipment. The role involves inventorying, processing, and cryopreserving biological samples.Responsibilities:

• Maintains cell cultures, harvests, and cryopreserves cells per SOPs
• Conducts immunological assays including NAb assay, as well as ELISA, ELISpot, MSD, etc.
• Independently plans and conducts bioassays various scales and for different customers
• Performs QC analyses (luciferase-based assays) to ensure that results meet specifications.
• Monitors assays and trouble shoots, as appropriate
• Performs research and development activities to support new product development.
• Performs new assay development as needed
• Assists Scientists to modify and re-optimize current assays or procedures to address changing technologies or the introduction of new assays
• Completes all paperwork completely and accurately for QA/QC and GLP purposes using Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and updates computer tracking systems, as required
• Operates equipment such as spectrophotometer, MSD plate reader and performs processes in accordance with SOPs
• Assists in the training of new and existing laboratory staff in accordance with SOPs.
• Drafts and/or edits SOPs as needed, to include validation documents for new equipment, new documents and other quality documents
• Evaluates opportunities for revision of SOPs and makes necessary recommendations to improve efficiency and quality
• Organizes data prior to submission.
• Ensures lab maintenance activities and equipment calibration is performed according to schedule.
• Plans for raw material requirements, maintenance of appropriate inventory of reagents and submission of purchase orders
• Maintains a clean and safe lab environment
• Carry out other duties/projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences or other related discipline)
• 4 years’ relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience with cell-based assays such as NAb, ELISpots or others
• Requires good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and willingness to work well in a group environment
• Ability to interact and function in a highly productive work environment
• Ability to work independently
• Must be proficient using Microsoft office, specifically with Excel
• Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

The role offers:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation