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Senior Research Associate Cancer Biology & Immunology

JOB SUMMARY:

The role of the Senior Research Associate/Junior Study Director is to ensure the successful execution of studies, and the maintenance of scientific quality and associated documentation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, execute, and troubleshoot outsourced in vitro pharmacology studies by independently conducting cell support and in vitro assays
  • Assists in the design, development, and/or execution of studies preventing protocol deviations and/or leading to the development of improvements in study execution
  • Collect, analyze, record, summarize data, and interpret results
  • Maintain relevant laboratory supplies and equipment as needed
  • Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses
  • Write and/or review SOPs
  • Supervises junior research associates, and train interns or new hires in the laboratory
  • Generally responsible for the scientific operations of a small team, their training and their supervision
  • Assist with managerial responsibilities if needed
  • Adherence to Quality System

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific discipline
  • Requires at least 5 years of related hands on laboratory experience
  • Experience in mammalian cell culture techniques and familiar with cell support for CDX/Syngeneic models
  • Hands-on laboratory experience in immunology, cell biology and/or virology techniques including ELISA, immunoblot, mammalian cell culture in large scale and 3D Cell Culture
  • Background in cancer cell biology required

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Comfortable using computers, including an advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, e-mail, and internet
  • Exceptional organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
  • Able to multi-task with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy
  • Willing and able to work within a Quality System with oversight by QA and other regulatory bodies
  • Able to troubleshoot effectively and solve scientific problems with little to no supervision
  • Able to find, read, and understand relevant scientific literature
  • Willing and able to work under the pressure of deadlines and find solutions to meet timelines
  • Able to work across teams by being a flexible team player
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills  
  • Ability to troubleshoot effectively and solve scientific problems without supervision
  • Willing and able to work under the pressure of deadlines and find solutions to meet timelines
  • Flexible team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with GraphPad Prism

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Sitting for long periods of time
  • Prolonged computer usage
  • Able to lift up to 30lbs
  • Frequently required to use repetitive hand/wrist/arm motion  
  • BSL-2 Lab Environment
  • Normal office environment
  • Requires physical dexterity of fingers, hands, wrists, and arms
  • Requires overtime hours to be worked, as well as possible work on weekends and holidays