Research Associate II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• To provide technical laboratory research effort in support of multiple projects focused on expedited creation and evaluation of in human vitro models and assays.

Responsibilities:

• Work with scientists to conduct lab-based studies to support project efforts.
• Perform tissue culture work with human cell lines to develop and optimize workflows for cell model creation and quality control.
• Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork.
• Engage in effective communication with colleagues within client.

Physical Requirements:

• No overnight travel required.
• Work with human cell lines, recombinant DNA, and common molecular biology reagents in a laboratory environment that may include hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens.
• Functions may require some morning, evening, or weekend hours outside of standard business hours.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree; relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Title is dependent on qualifications.
• Tissue culture experience is required—including strong aseptic technique and BSL2 stewardship, fixation and staining of cells, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with automated laboratory equipment, complex machinery, and familiarity of high throughput data production principles are a plus.
• Ability to carry out complex protocols required.
• Experience in basic molecular biology techniques required.
• Experience working in a team environment required, industry (CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech) experience is preferred.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a prerequisite for the role.
• 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.
• Other desirable skills include: propagation and manipulation of iPSC cultures, in vitro genome engineering, advanced cellular imaging and/or high throughput data collection skills, and ability to interpret interdisciplinary data.
• Must love to learn, be ambitious, and be determined to contribute to improving patients’ well-being.