Research Associate

The Research Associate, Laboratory Sciences role assist in daily activities and operation of the Laboratory Sciences department including equipment maintenance, stocking supplies and general cleaning. Support and perform data collection activities including qPCR, DNA isolation, ligand binding assays, and flow cytometry, as assigned.

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance (including cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment
• maintenance tasks, etc.).
• Prepare materials, including animal blood and tissues, for analytical assays (e.g. bioanalytical, qPCR, and ligand binding assays) and perform the assays according to Protocol or other guiding documents with accurate documentation.
• Maintain and document chain of custody for specimens, reagents, controls and samples in the laboratory.
• Maintain and update facility records related to the laboratory and its analyses.
• Review laboratory records, procedures and study data for completeness and accuracy.
• Document deviations to laboratory procedures and study protocols and unforeseen circumstances in a timely manner and provide input for corrective actions.
• Assist in calibration, optimization, maintenance and collection of data from analytical instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Associates degree in scientific discipline, Bachelors degree preferred
• 1 year relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.