Research Associate II-IV

Mission

The Research Associate is responsible for implementing a scientific plan and working independently or with minimal supervision in the lab.

Reporting Relationship

• The Research Associate will report directly to the Scientist, Preclinical Research & Development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Target validation of candidate capsids, promoters, gene constructs, etc.
• Develop and qualify new assay methods
• Execute routine assays and procedures
• Collect, analyze, record, and summarize data
• Assist with and/or execute production and purification of biologics
• Assist in maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of written and electronic materials and results
• Attend designated meetings to ensure professional development
• Present scientific results at appropriate meetings
• Observe and comply with AGTC’s Employee Manual
• Observe and comply with AGTC’s Safety and Quality manual
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, OSHA policies, and EPA standards

Educational Qualifications

• Research Associate II: B.S. with minimum 2 years or M.S. with hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell biology, virology, or related areas.
• Research Associate III: B.S. with minimum 5 years or M.S. with 3 years of hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell biology, virology, or related areas.
• Research Associate IV: B.S. with minimum 8 years or M.S. with 6 years of hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell biology, virology, or related areas.

Additional Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and techniques in AAV or other virus production, purification and characterization.
• Proficiency in basic biological laboratory techniques, including mammalian cell culture, ELISA, molecular cloning, immunoblot, PCR, transfection, AAV transduction, and cell based functional assays.
• Understanding/working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• RA II: work in the lab with some supervision
• RA III: work in the lab with minimal supervision
• RA IV: work in the lab independently

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities