Research Associate II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• To provide technical laboratory research effort in support of multiple projects focused on expedited evaluation and the clinical translation of therapies.

Responsibilities:

• Work with research scientist to plan and perform lab-based studies to support project efforts.
• Work with human and/or rodent tissues to develop and optimize staining and analyses protocol.
• Achieve business goals, share information, learnings, knowledge and skills and promote cross-functional teamwork.
• Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues.

Physical Requirements:

• No overnight travel required
• Works with human and/or animal blood and tissue.
• Works in a laboratory environment that may include hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens.
• Lab exposure may include hazardous chemicals and blood-borne pathogens

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree or Masters degree with a minimum of 2 years exp.
• In-life operations: Rodent handling, dosing via different routes of administrations (IV, IP, SC, Oral gavage etc), bleeding the mice with tail or cheek, cardiac stick and necropsy; collaborating cross-functionally to promote efficient operations in a high-volume on-site animal care facility (ACF).
• Tissue sample processing (protein and mRNA) for downstream bioassays.
• Generating and analysing molecular assay data using a variety of methodologies (examples: quantitative imaging, qRT-PCR, plate-based assays, enzyme assays) with rigorous scientific standards, troubleshooting where needed, and careful documentation practices.
• Careful documentation practices, i.e., maintenance of electronic laboratory notebooks
• Experience with automated laboratory equipment, complex machinery, and familiarity of high throughput data production principles are a plus.
• Experience with client for reporter expression analysis are a plus
• Experience with Immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, automated strainer etc. are a plus
• Data package preparation and presentation are a plus.
• Ability to carry out complex protocols required.
• Strong analytical skills for integrating and interpreting interdisciplinary data.
• Experience working in a team environment with participation in team and departmental meetings required, industry (CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech) experience is preferred.
• Role requires proactive communication skills and cross-cultural understanding to interact within a global organization.
• Must be comfortable in asking for clarification and offering suggestions.
• Strong analytical skills for integrating and interpreting interdisciplinary data.
• Must love to learn, be ambitious, and be determined to contribute to improving patients’ well-being.