What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate (Entry) position at 3D Systems?
Systemic Bio is a 3D Systems subsidiary based in Houston, TX, focused on the development of human vascularized organ and disease models to be used for drug discovery and development. Founded in August 2022 with a $15M seed investment from its parent company, Systemic Bio is using its proprietary bioprinting and organ-on-a-chip technology to accelerate drug development timelines, increase clinical trial success rates, and eventually put an end to animal testing.
We are looking for talented researchers who are strong problem solvers to join our team. If you are a self-starter, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and would like to join a growing team in an early-stage biotech company, this is the job for you.
As a Research Associate, you will:
- Work with the Systemic Bio team to develop and test new products pertaining to our organ-on-a-chip platform
- Test and improve product workflows
- Run cell-based experiments that validate the function of organs and diseases developed with our technology
Our values
We are innovators at the forefront of bioprinting and organ-on-a-chip technology. We are resilient and never give up on achieving our challenging goals. We are not afraid to dream big.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, bioengineering or relevant area of scientific research;
- Experience with design, execution, and analysis of diverse cell biology and tissue engineering experiments;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Extensive experience documenting, analyzing, interpreting experimental data;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Experience with 3D bioprinting preferred, but not required.
Skills:
- 2 years of mammalian cell culture;
- 3D culture systems;
- L/D, IHC, RT-qPCR, Flow analysis, and ELISA;
- Fluorescence and confocal microscopy
