Research Associate – Biology – III

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Biologics Inventory team to bring a library of legacy biologics current.
• Discovery Sciences & Technologies (DST) supports lead identification and optimization efforts in Research.
• This position the Sample Management group is located in a state of the art Research facility at Client’s Foster City, CA campus.
• This is a great opportunity for a lab scientist to use their biology and biochemistry training to help manage our biologics inventory.
• Our group is highly collaborative, and we support all Client research and exploratory projects across several therapeutic areas including virology, inflammation, oncology, and respiratory disease.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform audit of current biologics inventory.
• Apply rules for reformatting samples and consolidating storage containers as required.
• Record and update inventory daily.
• Use automation, liquid handlers, instrumentation, LIMS, and inventory management tools.
• Accountable to meet established timelines.

Requirements:

• BS with 2 years experience in Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong working knowledge of sample management, sterile technique, and logistics.
• Demonstrated proficiency with sample preparation using various liquid handlers and dispensers (Echo, Bravo, Biomek, i7, etc.).
• Strong team orientation; highly collaborative and flexible.
• Resourceful and open to diverse points of view.
• Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, Experience And Skills:

• The successful candidate will use defined workflows to audit our biologics inventory.
• The audit will include updating sample storage locations and reconciling discrepancies.
• The role also entails working in a Biological Safety cabinet to reformat individual samples into appropriate labware for long term storage.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique.
• Work with biologics entails maintaining proper handling to preserve sample quality.
• The candidate in this lab-based role should have a strong background in Biology or Biochemistry.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is critical to maintain accurate inventory information.
• The candidate will work closely with their manager and provide weekly progress reports.
• Teamwork and excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical.