Research Associate I - Molecular Cloning

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing recombinant protein/antibody research products in the Molecular Cellular Biology group. The research associate will be involved in the early stage of product development for recombinant protein/antibody products. The duties include preparing cell culture media, DNA purification, PCR and molecular cloning, bacterial and mammalian cell cultures, and purifying recombinant proteins/antibodies with several affinity tags, and weekly presentations of results to internal and external groups.

This position offers a significant opportunity for learning molecular biology techniques and career growth in the biotechnology industry.

**Research Associate II candidates will also be considered**

Essential Functions

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

• Prepare cell culture media for experiments.
• Perform cloning, e.g. seamless cloning, and verify the plasmid sequence.
• Perform PCR and DNA purification for molecular cloning.
• Perform mammalian and bacterial cell cultures.
• Purify recombinant protein/antibodies by affinity tag
• Perform protein SDS-PAGE gel and DNA agarose gel.
• Documentation of experiments and generation of reports in conjunction with other research staff.
• Maintain DNA inventory, laboratory equipment, and manage supplies.
• Assist in troubleshooting of experiments and the development of new laboratory procedures under appropriate supervision.
• Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences
• 1 year of general training in molecular biological laboratory or research environment

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Experience with maintenance of suspension mammalian cell lines culture
• Research & development experience in any industrial R&D environment
• Good analytical, communication, and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized and work well in small workgroups
• Able to perform basic computer operations such as MS Office and Outlook and other computer-based software such as Snapgene.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $26.44- $30.41/hr. (Research Associate II pay range will be $30.00 - $33.00/Hour)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. 

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.

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.