Research Associate I

Job Description:

• The execution and analysis of experiments and analytical procedures. 

• Displays an investigative or technological orientation in designing, executing and interpreting experiments and analytical procedures. 

• Investigates basic technical problems and performs routine scientific procedures and experiments under general supervision. 

• Plans and prioritizes concurrent experimental procedures. Integrates, complies, and tabulates data and assists supervisor in the analysis and interpretation of the results. 

• May provide oral presentations on results to other department members.

• Works under active supervision. 

Responsibilities:

• The conducting cell culture experiments using small scale (i.e. shake flasks, spin tubes, well plates) platforms and bench top bioreactors, running biochemical assays, and performing routine lab duties. 

• The individual will also be responsible for designing experiments, monitoring cell culture parameters and documenting all studies. Experience in a basic biology lab setting, including aseptic techniques is a plus. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. 

• Must be able to work well independently and contribute as a member of a team.

Required Skills:

• the Commercial Cell Culture Development (CCCD) department is responsible for the development, characterization, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture processes for late stage clinical and commercial manufacturing of therapeutic proteins and antibodies. 

• In addition, the department provides technical expertise and support for improving the performance of commercial manufacturing processes.

• Our department is seeking to employ a motivated individual for a 12-month temporary position. 

• This individual will work with a team of scientists and engineers to develop/optimize mammalian cell culture processes. 

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Biology, Bioengineering, or related field and a minimum of 1 to 3 year of molecular biology and/or mammalian cell culture laboratory experience. 

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