What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate II position at Cell Signaling Technology (CST)?
Who we are...
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery.
Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029.
The role...
We are seeking a highly self-motivated Research Associate II to be part of our Molecular Assays team. Our mission is to develop assays that accelerate biological understanding and enable drug discovery. The team serves as a central point to develop new assays and assay platforms, in particular ELISA and ELISA-like immunoassays, by leveraging the wide array of antibodies developed at CST. The candidate’s primary responsibilities in the lab will include antibody screening, antibody/protein conjugation, and ELISA assay development and validation. In addition to developing assays that will become part of CST’s product portfolio, team members are expected to continuously seek and evaluate new technologies and new opportunities for biological assays.
You'll have the opportunity to…
- Conducting general lab work such as protein/antibody conjugation, treating cells with various drug treatments for lysate generation, performing molecular and cellular assays such as ELISA & ELISA-like immunoassays.
- Designing and conducting experiments for antibody screening and ELISA assay development.
- Maintaining accurate and complete laboratory notebooks and electronic laboratory information management system records in accordance with CST quality systems.
- Creating publication-quality data figures for use in product documentation and marketing materials.
Who you are and what you bring to the team...
- BS in cellular or molecular biology (or similar field of study).
- At least 2 years of laboratory experience.
- Experience with ELISA, other immunoassays or other molecular/cellular biology lab work.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
- Works effectively on teams.
Ideally, you have...
- Preferably 3 years of lab work in assay development or experience developing ELISA assays. ·
- Experience with protein conjugation, antibody screening, and ELISA development.
- Understanding of immune biology and molecular biology of antibodies.
- Experience with Tableau, JIRA, and working with complex Excel files is a plus.
- Experience with automation platforms/automated liquid handlers.
What we offer....
At Cell Signaling Technology (CST) we recognize that people will always be our most important asset. Providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating working environment that understands the importance of diversity, human dignity and meaningful work is as important as establishing company policies that incorporate excellent health insurance and pay benefits. We recognize that development of people is the key to their happiness and thus ensure every employee has impactful discussions with their manager and develops actionable performance and professional development plans. Lastly, we are committed to engaging and supporting our employees in committees and philanthropy that benefit their local communities and environment through community investment programs.
Benefits
- Medical (BCBS) and Dental (Delta Dental) plans paid at 90%
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401(k) Plan with 6% match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous PTO package
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Subsidized Cafeteria
- Free Parking
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.
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