What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist/ Scientist position at Aragen Bioscience Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Aragen Bioscience, Inc. is a contract research organization that provides a diversity of services including molecular and cellular biology, stable cell line development, protein purification and process development as well as customized immunology and pre-clinical in vivo services for the global biotech and biopharmaceutical industry. Aragen's offices and labs are in Morgan Hill, California, at the south end of the Silicon Valley. Morgan Hill is within 20 minutes car commute from San Jose with reverse traffic during rush hours.
We are currently seeking an experienced scientist / associate scientist in our preclinical research department. This is a great opportunity for candidates who wish to further expand his / her scientific and technical knowledge in preclinical R&D in diverse disease areas (e.g., oncology, autoimmune disease, virology, and respiratory disease models).
The candidate will be involved in the critical function in the fast-paced, versatile, and various stages of preclinical R&Ds.
Basic responsibilities :
- Conduct in vitro assay studies in a team environment. Experience with cell culture of mouse and human cell lines or primary cells is required. Experience with cell-based assays such as ELISA / MSD / Luminex, Western blotting / Jess, cytotoxicity and proliferation assays, fluorescence or luminescence reporter assays, and flow cytometry is required.
- Manage studies from initiation through completion, including protocol writing, reagent procurement and management, conducting and tracking experiment progress, analyzing and communicating results and designing follow-up assays.
- Practice solid documentation of experimental procedures and activities.
- Analyze and prepare data using Excel, Prism, Flowjo, PowerPoint and other software.
Requirements : Requirements :
Desirable :
Experience in 3D cell assays and organoids is desirable
Aragen is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an excellent salary and benefits during this exciting phase in our business growth and expansion.