Research Associate Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Under the direction and supervision of a Senior Scientist or Principle Scientist.
- After completing experiments, analysis and publication of data is required using company based software, plus accurate maintenance of a laboratory notebook, helping in data summary and slide presentations.
- Growing and maintaining multiple cell lines, diluting compounds, making buffers and reagents, checking inventories and ordering lab supplies.

SKILLS:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Candidate must have strong work ethic, high self-motivation, goal oriented and the ability to work as part of a team
- Strong laboratory skills, general knowledge of sterilization, and tissue culture techniques required.
- Expertise in variety of cell based assays with hands-on skills in ELISA, WP assay/screen and assay development and validation. Skilled in automation plate based assay system, liquid handling instrument and detectors for various assay format such as spectro-photometric and fluorescence.
- A working knowledge of data management tools is a plus
- Ability to work independently and contribute to project teams in a collaborative environment.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Highly organized, ability to prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses
- Ability to multi-task, able to independently analyze and solve problems
- Education/Experience: B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 + years of laboratory experience
- A minimum of 5 years' experience with cell, ELISA, automation and data analysis.
- MS Excel, MS Outlook