Research Associate/Lab Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture and tissue culture techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Execute cell-based assays, including microneutralization assays, to support ongoing research and testing activities.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and accurate operation.
• Analyze and document experimental results to ensure compliance with established specifications and quality standards.
• Gather, record, and report laboratory data using charts, graphs, and written summaries.
• Obtain, cultivate, isolate, and identify microorganisms for analysis when required.
• Conduct laboratory testing and sample processing while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and enter findings into laboratory information systems in a timely and organized manner.
• Support testing efforts involving approximately 44 samples twice weekly, for a total of about 88 samples per week.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and laboratory objectives.
• Apply quality control principles to ensure consistency and reliability of laboratory results.
• Contribute to a team-focused, highly collaborative culture and support the growth of the tissue culture/cell culture team.

Essential Skills

• 34+ years of hands-on tissue culture and mammalian cell culture experience.
• Experience performing cell-based assays, including microneutralization assays.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) experience.
• Strong documentation and data recording skills with attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to learn quickly and contribute with minimal ramp-up time.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple samples and tasks efficiently.
• Effective problem-solving abilities in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
• Practical experience in laboratory, accessioning, biology, cell culture, assay work, quality control, and biochemistry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Technology or relevant vocational training.
• Experience in clinical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques used to diagnose and investigate human diseases.
• Familiarity with laboratory data presentation using charts, graphs, and written summaries.
• Comfort working in a flexible matrix environment with evolving priorities.
• Interest in supporting a rapidly growing tissue culture and cell culture team.

Work Environment

This is an onsite laboratory position. You will join an approximately 10-person tissue culture/cell culture team in a team-focused, highly collaborative culture. The environment is a flexible matrix setting that offers opportunities for growth and development while supporting a rapidly expanding tissue culture team.

Schedule

Monday through Friday. Preferred hours are 7:00 AM-3:00 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, with a preference for candidates who can start before 9:00 AM.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $29.09 - $29.09/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)