Research Associate II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Responsible for conducting laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana projects.
• Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses.
• Presents and discusses results of experiments within department and project team.
• Follows company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control and others as appropriate.
• Maintains complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files.
• May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.
• Responsible for tissue staining and screening on VENTANA automated slide strainers.
• Actively engaged in feasibility, characterization, verification and validation studies for immunohistochemistry/in situ hybridization or Special Stains assays.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional team with excellent time management skills.
• Participates in SAFe/Agile planning and report outs.
• Experience with general product development process in a highly regulated industry, preferably in vitro diagnostics.
• Participates in cross-functional product characterization studies.
• Experience in analytical techniques and chemical formulation is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
• Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Normally receives general directions on routine work and detailed directions on new assignments.
• Makes suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory environment.
• Works on problems of diverse Product in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• May participate in cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation team.
• Works well in a team environment by being a productive project team member, suggesting creative solutions to problems and providing input to project planning.
• Trains others in areas of expertise.
• Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.
• Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams.
• Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Biology or Chemistry or equivalent Life Sciences degree.
• Histology or IHC/ISH experience would be a plus for either position.
• For both positions, ideal candidate would need at least 2 years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Key skills for both are excellent teamwork, documentation skills and attention to detail.