Lab Scientist II (Research Assistant) Immunology & Immunotoxicity

Do you have a BS/BA degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related field or MS Degree? Do you have one year of experience in assay development and experience in mammalian cell culture or flow cytometry?  Are you looking to take your education, laboratory, and research skills to the next level?  We have an excellent opportunity to use your passion for science and knowledge to work in early-phase drug development. 

What will you be doing?

You'll be working with test articles from animal research studies, performing immunology assays, cell-based assays, and flow cytometry assays. In conjunction with conducting routine and non-routine sample analysis. Typical duties include and not limited to;

• Perform immunoassays, flow cytometry analysis, and mammalian and bacterial cell cultures.

• Compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes.

• Conducts routine and non-routine sample analysis from preclinical animal research studies in compliance with GLP, applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.

• Documents work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.

• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment.

• Provides input and participates in project meetings.

• Performs QC review of data.

• Reports any difficulties, unexpected findings, and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data to the Study Director/Manager, Principal Investigator/Contributing Scientist, and/or management of and participates in corrective action of problems.

• Displays understanding of theory and ability to set up and perform practical requirements for routine and non-routine assays and for the instruments used

• Develops working knowledge to assist in performing validations of various Immunotoxicology assays.

• Accepts responsibility for ensuring a clean and safe laboratory work environment.

• Support training and assist less experienced staff. Prioritize workloads daily, contributing to a team environment and culture of care.

• Participates in client visits/audits as required.

• Builds competency in a comprehensive range of I&I procedures.

• Develops knowledge to assist in writing text for methods or protocols.

•  Considers financial implications of ongoing activities.

•  Exercises and maintains levels of competence, integrity, and interpersonal skills to attain regulatory and quality goals.

What do we offer?

• A career where your work connects to improving the lives and health of people worldwide.

• We have a great work culture where the company invests in your career growth. If you have the basics in assay development and experience in mammalian cell culture or flow cytometry, we'll invest in and develop your skills.

• Excellent benefit offerings go into effect on the 1st of each month, including tuition reimbursement, free lab testing, and much more.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or MS degree in life science, such as biology, microbiology, or a related field, is preferred. Two years of related work experience in conjunction with education may qualify in lieu of the educational requirement.

• Prior experience in molecular biological techniques, cell culture, and animal models is highly preferred. Experience in flow cytometry, immunological and biochemical techniques is very desirable.

• Ability to prioritize work requirements, self-starter on projects with a substantial degree of initiation.

• Passion for learning and developing skills in I & I research.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. 

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