What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist position at Cortex Consultants?
Associate Scientist
1730 Olympic Dr, Athens, GA
Overall job description:
Provide technical assistance to laboratory scientists for the precise execution of experiments and research studies. Operate laboratory tools and equipment, process data for experiments, collect samples for studies, record observations, analyze experimental results, help manage inventories and stock supplies, and create study reports for further examination by team/management
Research Technician key duties:
Support the development, validation and execution of analytical assays based on a variety of biological techniques including but not limited to DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, ELISA, Flow cytometry, Western blots
Processing of biological matrices including but not limited to: plasma, serum, tissue, PBMC isolation
Support the establishment, characterization, maintenance, banking, expansion and freezing of cell lines
Assist in the printing of compounds using specialized dispensing equipment
Transportation of samples between Boehringer sites as needed. Coordinate and organize shipment of reagents/samples within the US and outside the US as needed
Support of animal experiments by provision of the conceptual test article and subsequent analysis of animal samples resulting from animal experiments
Documentation and execution of experiments is in compliance with internal procedures and guidance
Ensure lab space and equipment is functional and well maintained
Prepare reports on laboratory activities as required by management
Inventory and consumables are managed in an efficient and cost-effective way
Adherence to all applicable Legal, Environmental, Health and Safety regulations for handling and disposing of reagents/samples
Keep abreast of new developments in the field of research and incorporate them into the lab's operations as appropriate
Skills:
Ability to execute experiments with precision, analyze data and maintain accurate records
Ability to work independently while also being effective in a multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Keywords:
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (biology, microbiology, genetics, immunology etc). Master's Degree preferred
> 3 years hands-on experience in a research laboratory, conducting hands-on cell culture, biological assays including but not limited to DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, ELISA. Flow cytometry and cell sorting experience is a plus
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $42
