Research Associate II / Senior Research Associate

• Work closely with scientists and engineers to advance R&D and product development projects
• Execute cell culture activities including aseptic technique, passaging, inoculations, cell differentiation, and data analysis
• Execute biochemical analyses using separation techniques such as column chromatography, SDS-PAGE/CE-SDS, and RP-HPLC
• Conduct a wide variety of assays, including bioassays, protein binding assays, and immunoassays
• Participate in maintaining capabilities, laboratories, equipment, and supplies
• Understand and adhere to laboratory safety precautions and proper use of personal protective equipment
• Employ self-reliance in drawing experiment conclusions and interpreting results. Take initiative to verify the accuracy and validity of data
• correct any errors
• Communicate project status, roadblocks and results to supervisors and managers

• Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• Strong scientific fundamentals, analytical background, and mathematical reasoning capability
• Experience designing, organizing, and executing multiple experiments and handling multiple testing activities simultaneously
• Experience with bioassays, immunoassays, protein binding assays
• Experience with Chromatography and Separation (e.g. SDS-PAGE) techniques
• 3-7 years of work experience in an industrial setting is preferred
• Experience with operating under controlled procedures and documentation such as GLP or GMP is desirable
• Experience with standard data analysis tools (Excel, GraphPad Prism)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to work in a laboratory and office setting full time
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to work in a laboratory with chemicals and biochemicals and perform Biosafety Level 2 work

Experience with operating under controlled procedures and documentation such as GLP or GMP is desirable