RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II – IMMUNOLOGY

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine processing of whole blood samples from clinical studies.
• Cook with Clinical team and/or Immunology lab manager for sample receiving, sample processing, testing and biobanking.
• Execute clinical immunoassays and other cell-based assays under the guidance of supervisor and/or lab manager.
• Perform data analysis and report the results accurately.
• Contribute to drafting of reports and presentations for technical discussions and/ or investigations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to assay development of new clinical assays which may include the optimization, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting of new analytical methods.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook or binder with worksheets recording details of performed experiments according to good documentation practices.
• Aid in maintaining a compliant GxP lab environment and adhere to GLP/GxP guidelines.
• Aid in the maintenance of inventories and advise on reagents/supplies needed for the assigned projects for timely execution of related lab work.
• Provide support as needed to report results and discuss data.
• Author or contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new assay protocols and use of new laboratory equipment.
• Maintain flexible work hours and availability to accommodate off-hour sample arrivals with advance notice.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's + 2 Years Experience or Master's + 0 Years of Experience or 6 Years Role Relevant Work Experience.
• Possess intermediate lab skills in cell biology, cell culture, immunology, reagent preparation, and adherence to biosafety and chemical use guidelines.
• Familiarity with handling and working with human clinical lab samples.
• Familiarity with GCP/GLP/GxP lab standards and practices.
• Familiarity with LabVantage LIMS.
• Possess basic office skills using a PC and working with MS office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, organized, capable of working independently as well as a team contributor.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, particularly in writing technical documents such as SOPs, assay validation plans, reports and clinical sample testing plans and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with teams, internally and externally.
• Ability to perform light to moderate physical tasks for routine lab maintenance.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Experience in immunoassays such as ELISA, ELISPOT/FluoroSpot, neutralizing antibody, MSD, cytokine release and flow cytometry strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with handling clinical lab samples and blood processing workflow preferred.
• Experience with LabVantage LIMS preferred.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis preferred.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate real-time and urgent sample analysis preferred.
• May include weekend, holiday and after-hour availability.