Research Associate I

Goldbelt Apex, part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in healthcare IT. We build systems that enable healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

About the role

We are seeking a Research Associate I to support Enteric pathogen research, with a focus on Shigella and other enteric pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench research on Shigella (or other enteric pathogens) subunit or live vaccine candidates.
• Assist in evaluating Shigella vaccines in clinical and pre-clinical studies, including immunizing small animals, collecting blood, lymph nodes, and mucosal washes, and determining immune responses after vaccination.
• Support pre-clinical evaluation of prototype diagnostic devices for detecting Shigella and other enteric pathogens from complex biological matrices such as stool.
• Maintain daily lab operations, including media preparation, glassware management, hazardous waste disposal, and administrative tasks like ordering supplies and conducting lab inventories.
• Develop and establish laboratory procedures, analyze research data, and collaborate to achieve laboratory goals while maintaining expertise in the field.
• Apply professional knowledge of molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, and microbial pathogenesis theories, principles, methods, and techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline.
• Recent college graduate with exposure and interest in biological sciences related to human infectious diseases.
• Willingness to work with small animals (such as mice or guinea pigs) in a lab environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalization).
• Ability to obtain NACI.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for a collaborative research environment.
• Ability to adapt to complex and rapidly changing research environments while managing multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Works independently with full responsibility for planning and executing complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of research accountability and productivity.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with research equipment such as centrifuges, scales, microscopes, gel electrophoresis systems, cell counters, cell separation devices, and fermenters.
• Experience with procedures including aseptic technique, small animal handling, cell culture, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, protein assays, fermentation, purifications, and immunological functional assays.
• Fluency with Windows, Apple operating systems, and Microsoft Office software suite.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $63,000 annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.