What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at BioBridge Global?
BioBridge Global is a San Antonio-based nonprofit, that integrates donor-to-patient services to enable the future of biotherapeutic solutions, including blood, tissue, and advanced therapies. Through our subsidiaries – South Texas Blood & Tissue, QualTex Laboratories and GenCure – we provide products and services in blood resource management, cellular therapy manufacturing, donated umbilical cord blood and human tissue, as well as testing of blood, plasma, tissue, and cellular products for clients in the United States and international markets. We also support the development advanced therapies by providing access to starting materials, testing services, biomanufacturing of cell and cell-based biologics and clinical trials support.
We at BioBridge Global have been committed to saving and enhancing lives through the healing power of human cells and tissue for over 50 years. If you share our passion, join our team!
BioBridge Global (BBG) is a non-profit company that oversees and supports South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC), QualTex Laboratories, GenCure, and The Blood and Tissue Center Foundation. For over 40 years, our team of dedicated professionals has made life-saving connections. Our diverse services bridge critical medical industry needs with innovative solutions.
Job Title: Research Associate
Shift: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
FLSA: OT Eligible
Hybrid? N
CPF Level: P2
Location: San Antonio
Dept.: Research and Development
Business Unit: BioBridge Global
General Summary
Responsible to develop new assays and/or technologies as assigned by the department. Maintain knowledge of all current theories and principles required to effectively perform duties. Document experiment results and prepare publications as needed. Train others on newly developed assays. Maintain excellent communication with Department and other Laboratory Services personnel.
Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE). Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.
Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Tasks
Competently perform all assigned departmental duties. May perform Pre-Analytical tasks [receipt, qualification, and preparation of samples for testing] and highly complex testing on patients, donors, and/or biologic products.
Use independent judgment and/or knowledge to resolve highly complex problems.
Develop new technologies or assays and participate in research activities.
Evaluate experiment results in an accurate and timely manner, and recognize and report unusual test results.
Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Prepare and maintain reports/records, and perform computer data entry. Maintain departmental supplies within established inventory levels.
Commit to and embrace the mission, vision, and core values of BioBridge Global: Positive work attitude
Respect for co-workers and management staff
Excellent customer service [for both internal and external customers] Adherence to all safety, regulatory, and quality requirements Continuous improvement
Participate in continuing education and attend meetings as required.
Assist with training and/or mentoring of new employees and/or volunteers.
Participate in team oriented work projects for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, validations, process improvements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Tasks
Assist in other laboratory areas as directed.
Education
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work relative to the
field of assignment. The required major is Biology or equivalent.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Certified Laboratory Scientist preferred
Experience
Requires two or more years of biological research experience. Requires two or more years of laboratory experience.
Prefer five or more years of job related experience.Knowledge
Must maintain knowledge of on-line research tools and databanks.
Must obtain a working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and perform within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Must have a working knowledge of Laboratory Sciences.
Must have a working knowledge and understanding of FDA regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
Skills
Must have basic library and literature-based research skills.
Must be capable of evaluating, interpreting and reporting accurate/valid test results by current testing methodologies.
Must maintain competency in laboratory skills for liquid and material handling.
Must have strong computer skills.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Abilities
Must be able to conduct experiments and correctly interpret test results. Must be able to keep information confidential.
Must be able to work with interruptions, meet deadlines, and perform accurate laboratory testing. Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.
Must be professional, detail oriented, self motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently.
Must perform well in repetitive work situations.
Must work well independently and as a team member.
Working Environment
Works in a well lighted air conditioned and heated laboratory/department. Laboratory consists of complex setting with robotic instrumentation. May be exposed to electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards and other conditions common to a laboratory environment. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical laboratory environment. May have bodily exposure to refrigerator/freezer temperature, especially hands and face. Will work extended hours during peak periods. May be required to work any time of the day, evening or night during the week or weekend to include being on-call. Occupational Exposure Assignment - Category I
Physical Requirements
Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Will require walking, bending, and prolonged sitting and/or standing during work hours.
Required to carry up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing corrected to a normal range.
We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation!
All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include:
- Competitive salary
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Contribution
- 100% Employer Paid Long-term Disability Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 100% Employer Paid AD&D
- Extended Illness Benefits (EIB)
- 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Shift Differentials
- Group Health Medical Plan with prescription coverage
- Paid Holidays
- Variety of Voluntary Supplemental Insurances
- Incentive Compensation Plan
- Voluntary Dental Coverage
- Educational Assistance Program
- Voluntary Vision
BioBridge Global and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here. BioBridge Global maintains a Tobacco & Drug-Free Workplace
