Research Analyst - Immunology

About the role

Responsible for handling and processing samples and performing accurate data collection and reporting. Perform laboratory tasks by various moderately complex methods.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with all regulatory standards as applicable (GLPs, protocols, analytical procedures, SOPs, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate with all applicable parties in formal/informal settings.
• Assists with laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations.
• Assist with maintaining both study specific inventory of consumables and overall consumables - i.e. basic solvents, standard plates, pipette tips, with minimal oversight.
• Independently write both study and non-study deviations.
• Partners with Management, PIs for more complex study or non-study specific deviations.
• Active engagement in process improvement initiatives with minimal oversight with more senior staff.
• Demonstrate moderate level of critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of the operational area.
• Independently execute routine studies.
• Execute validation testing with oversight.
• Execute less complex method validation projects with minimal oversight.
• Operate laboratory instruments with minimal oversight, as appropriate.
• Prepare and perform data analysis with an increased understanding of appropriate software for multiple assay types.
• Participate in peer-to-peer meetings.
• Assist with the completion of laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting and quality observations with oversight.
• Assist with the preparation of study materials for routine production work with minimal oversight.
• Capable of assisting with training of new staff members for most operational functions as needed.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.)
• Experience: At least 1-year related experience.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility SOPs and the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), as appropriate.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 5