Research Associate I - Custom Assay Development

Job Summary

This position is responsible for making custom multiplex immunoassay products in the Biomarker Immunoassay group. The Research Associate will be working with an experienced scientist and will be involved in all aspects of custom assay production processes including planning, manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, optimizing and product order fulfilment. The customized products are an indispensable part of our bead-based immunoassay product portfolio and are complementary to the on shelf products.

These products may allow simultaneously detection of up to 13 important biomarkers for inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular disease or neuron degenerative disease and will be very useful tools for the biomedical research community. This position is a great opportunity for gaining working experiences in a fast-paced biotech industrial environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Under proper supervision, execute the relevant tasks to complete an order based on customer’s request.
• Assign beads IDs to targets and plan for any new materials as needed;
• Perform beads conjugation and possibly new biotinylation
• Prepare multiplexed beads, detection cocktails and lyophilize protein standard if needed
• Test and optimize assay conditions, design relevant experiments to trouble-shoot
• Transfer the final optimized products to bottling and assembly for order fulfillment
• Document production and testing activity and making batch records following SOPs under ISO13485:2016 guidelines
• Work with manufacturing and bottling group to ensure proper product transfer and final QC
• Actively planning for stock or raw materials for future production.
• Assist with customer support by performing trouble-shooting experiments when needed
• Complete other tasks assigned by supervisor in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• BS in a biology, chemistry or other related field
• 1-2+ year hands-on experience with immunoassays in the biotechnology work environment

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Working experience in a manufacturing or product development setting in compliance with ISO9001/ISO14835 standards would be a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Lab

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $26.44 - 30.41/hr. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

** Research Associate II will also be consideredat the basesalary range for this full-time position is $30-$33/Hour.

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.