What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate I - Cell Based Assay Development position at BPS Bioscience?
Job Overview:
BPS Bioscience is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated person to fill a full-time position within the Cell Culture team. The Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of the Cell Culture team, routine lab maintenance, and conducting quality control experiments.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with daily order shipments, kit assembly, documentation, and other shipping activities
- Manufacture products with high precision according to standardized procedures
- Maintain careful documentation of Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Shipment activity in paper and electronic logs
- Aseptic technique and tissue culture in BSL2 laboratory
- Conduct cell-based bioassays for quality control purposes
- Purification of plasmids from large E. coli samples
- Label bottles and vials in accordance with company marketing guidelines
- Maintain inventory of all laboratory consumables, purchase and track orders, follow up on missing items, receive items, and restock lab
- Routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including incubators and water baths
- Maintain stocks of manufactured items, including DNA gels, LB broth, autoclaved tips
- Refill pipette tip boxes, run autoclave, and remove items from autoclave area
Requirements:
- Prior laboratory experience of at least 1 year
- Strong background in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or similar field
- Collaborate with peers and supervisors in a highly dynamic environment
- Strong communication skills
- Highly organized
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent problem solving and critical-thinking skills
- Focused and self-motivated
- Works independently
- High ethical standards
Benefits!
- 401k with 4% company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision health insurance plans
- Vacation and paid holidays
- Companywide lunches provided quarterly
BPS Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer, without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary : $24 - $30
