Associate Researcher

Our client is a leading biotech research company focusing on clinical research and developmental processes for new, life-changing therapeutics and treatments. Get to be a part of the groundbreaking research team, specializing in rare disease an oncology and work alongside some of the best research professionals in the field. If you are looking for career growth and professional development, this is the organization for you!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st

Pay: $55k-$60k

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Biology or related field with 1 years of relevant lab experience
• Strong assay development and troubleshooting
• Perform tissue mIF and IHC staining regularly
• A solid understanding of current GLP and/or ISO/CAP/CLIA standards

The Research Associate will focus on tissue image-mIF/IHC projects with an emphasis on performing assays and working with Scientists and relevant personnel on assay design and development, validation, and clinical sample processing in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate independent thought and success in technical proficiency in more than one area, pay attention to detail, and collaborate with others.
• Independently plan and conduct drug treatment with cell lines, mIF/IHC staining on tissue or multiplex staining as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of protein scientific services to fulfill the Translational Research needs of Precision customers.
• Plan and conduct assays, perform or calibrate instrument Lecia Bondrx and Akoya Vectra Polaris, Phenocycler system, GT 450, Apostream, microscope etc.
• Preform assays or samples with Ficoll process, IF /IHC /ISH/Opal staining
• Work with Scientists and relevant personnel in the design, performance and analysis of experiments, as applicable.
• Perform research and development activities to support new product development.
• Perform assay development, validation or clinical sample processing, as needed.
• Operate and maintain equipment as needed.
• Work with managers and team members to develop project timelines and meet milestones.
• Assist in the training of new and existing laboratory staff in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation.
• Evaluate opportunities for revision of SOPs and make necessary recommendations to improve efficiency and quality.
• Perform QC analyses to ensure that results meet specifications. Monitor assays and troubleshoot, as appropriate.
• Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
• Assist with writing, reviewing and editing reports, as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned
• Escalate risks/issues in a timely manner using all established operating mechanisms available to seek guidance for mitigation.
• Participates in the review of new projects at late stages of contract execution.
• Ensure thorough review of work-scopes with accountability for assigned functional lead(s).
• Provide comments, as appropriate, on the feasibility, resource requirements, technical details, work-scope, and work-order clarity for projects.
• Provide SOP and Policy Oversight.
• Support functionally lead in establishing and maintaining an annual cycle to review existing SOPs for currency.
• Monitor to ensure that SOPs and policies are followed by all team members working within their functional area.
• Lead training for both existing and new team members.