Research Associate

Summary and Scope of Position:

Perform microbiological assays, including under GLP conditions, using a variety of human and non-human pathogens in the presence of blood components.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute experiments, make observations, analyze data and interpret results, either independently or as a team member including experiments for product claims and regulatory submissions.
• Work with various viruses in BSL-2+ environments.

• Prepare and manipulate various blood products, including plasma, platelets and RBC.
• Develop, optimize and qualify or validate viral enumeration assays.
• Perform and appropriately document GLP and notebook studies.
• Participate in the validation of new methods.
• May present results of data at departmental or project meetings.
• Maintain laboratory instruments.
• Document work in laboratory notebook in an accurate and timely manner.
• Drafts summary reports, protocols and quantitative analyses.
• Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature.
• Contribute to project process within his/her scientific discipline.
• Assist in identifying patentable inventions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

  Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience, or
• Masters degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum 2 years of experience.
• Experience culturing mammalian cell culture.
• Experience working with viruses desirable.
• Experience working with human blood products desirable.
• Experience working in a GLP or other regulated environment.
• Proficient in writing reports, regulatory submissions and publications.
• Solid understanding of GLP/GMP requirements.
• Understanding of laboratory procedures, equipment, and computerized data handling.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical skills; problem-solving, trouble-shooting, innovative, resourceful.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Good communication skills (encompasses verbal, written, interpersonal, listening).
• Good time management (schedules, timelines, task prioritization).