What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Career Opportunities at Merz North America?
About Us
Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history. As a leading global aesthetics business, our award-winning portfolio of injectables, devices, and skincare products empowers healthcare professionals to enhance confidence through aesthetic medicine. Our purpose is to fuel confidence by helping people look better, feel better, and live better. We believe you do not have to choose between living life and making a living. Live your best life with Merz Aesthetics.
A Brief Overview
The Research Assistant is utilized in preclinical laboratory work activities related to the preparation of tissue samples, applying ultrasound treatment to tissue samples, and cutting of ex vivo tissue samples for the assessment of the output efficacy of medical devices. This individual will be involved in planning and executing statistically driven experiments to determine biological effects of ultrasound through bench top synthetic materials and ex vivo tissue studies. This position requires mechanical aptitude, visual inspection, use of microscopes, documentation and recording of data as well as some quality assurance sampling, testing, and measuring skills using various precise measuring equipment.
What you will do
- Pre-clinical Laboratory Science:
- Collection, tabulation, and analysis of pre-clinical testing data of Ulthera's current and future product lines.
- Utilizes Cryostat or other cutting equipment for tissue evaluation.
- Follows standard operating procedures for the grossing of small specimens, quality control, and quality assurance.
- Creating, expanding, or implementing histological techniques and experimental setups to match the technical needs of Ultherapy-based projects & experiments.
- Develop benchtop metrics for therapy and imaging system performance
- Laboratory organization:
- Maintains all pathology laboratory equipment including preventative maintenance (PM) and inform Lab Manager of any equipment problems. Coordinate with Lab Manager to schedule service.
- Document all PM, repairs, on-site service, and off-site technical support and maintain service records with strong attention to detail in all written communications
- Design Controls documentation:
- Writing and revising laboratory work instructions and SOPs
- Other duties as assigned:
- Must be safety minded, prepared to read, understand, and follow safety requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) In Biological Sciences in related field "or"
- 1-2 years Of laboratory experience
- Experience in tissue preparation, cryosectioning, or histological techniques
- Must be action-oriented with demonstrated customer focus and problem-solving skills and a focus on technical excellence, customer responsiveness and creative thinking
Preferred Qualifications:
- Capable of performing various staining methods, including but not limited to: H&E, NADH-diphorase, and Masson’s Trichrome
- Familiarity with Python
Technical & Functional Skills:
- Meets schedules, priority demands, and deadlines. Demonstrates flexibility and versatility in coordinating tasks. Takes on special projects.
- Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation and making sound decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints
- Experience coordinating tests in excised and/or live tissue models.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results with minimal supervision
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to the needs of the research team
- Ability to support and follow the directions and efforts identified by engineering mentors.
