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Research Associate II, Analytical Development
$88k-111k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Services
3 Weeks Ago
AAHI is Hiring a Research Associate II, Analytical Development Near Seattle, WA
Research Associate II, Analytical Development
Access to Advanced Health Institute is a Seattle-based nonprofit biotech institute that is undergoing a transformation to lead a global coalition to fight infectious disease and address health disparities and inequities worldwide. We think it’s unfair that where a person lives or how much money they make dictates their access to life-changing medicine. We’re looking for people who want to join us in increasing accessibility to tools that harness the immune system and allow a healthy life, free of illness and disease, regardless of geography or socio-economic status – from compassion and collaboration come change.
Access to Advanced Health Institute is a Seattle-based nonprofit biotech institute that is undergoing a transformation to lead a global coalition to fight infectious disease and address health disparities and inequities worldwide. We think it’s unfair that where a person lives or how much money they make dictates their access to life-changing medicine. We’re looking for people who want to join us in increasing accessibility to tools that harness the immune system and allow a healthy life, free of illness and disease, regardless of geography or socio-economic status – from compassion and collaboration come change.
We will serve as a center for innovation and collaboration in vaccine and cancer immunotherapy research and development, early-phase GMP manufacturing, and training the next generation of scientists and manufacturing teams to achieve our mission. This is where the high-quality science of an academic research organization and the product-development capabilities of a biotech company meet.
Summary
The analytical development position is primarily responsible for supporting development of assays to test and characterize vaccines and vaccine components. This position will also be involved in the production and analysis of saRNA components of RNA vaccine candidates. This is an hourly, nonexempt position.
Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the senior scientist, develop, document, and report on analytical methods for product testing and development for both AAHI internal and external projects.
- Generate SOPs for new analytics. These assays include, but are not limited to, spectroscopic, electrophoretic, and chromatographic techniques.
- Provide documentation and reports for test method development activities.
- Support pre-clinical RNA vaccine development through molecular biology techniques: cloning, cell bank generation, RNA transcription, DNA/RNA purification, gel electrophoresis.
- Document and organize electronic and physical records of experiments and findings on AAHI networks and in designated lab notebooks.
- Actively contribute to the development and implementation of project plans, strategies, team decisions, external presentations, and manuscript preparation.
- Maintain, diagnose, and fix lab instrument issues and coordinate vendor repairs as required. Additionally, ensure lab footprint is clean and tidy.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, organization and lab upkeep/cleaning.
- This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, or requirements. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
- 3-5 years of related work experience.
- Experience executing lab experiments independently.
- Ability to effectively understand and perform analytical chemistry work.
- Ability to properly understand and perform molecular biology work.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques
- Experience with standard vaccine development equipment/analysis including: spectroscopy, gel electrophoresis, chromatography
- Knowledge of experimental design.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence.
- Excellent problem-solving ability.
- Excellent communication skills – written and oral.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation plan which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision with 90% employer covered premiums for you & dependents
- Group Life, AD&D, Short & Long-term disability, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
- Employer funded HSA
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited, and Dependent Care)
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to 2 months paid time off per year
- Up to 6 weeks' Vacation & Sick pay
- 11 paid holidays
- End of year weeklong shutdown (last week of December)
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid Mindfulness/Fitness App
- Discount Marketplace
- Identify Theft & Travel Protection
- Group Workouts
We do not discriminate. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an E-Verify Employer.
Please contact us if you don’t apply through our website and want to complete an EEOC Voluntary Form.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
SALARY
$88k-111k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/03/2024
WEBSITE
aahi-inc.com
HEADQUARTERS
GAMBRILLS, MD
SIZE
100 - 200
TYPE
Private
CEO
EDWIN SSARRACH
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
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