Research Associate II - Tissue Culture

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing cutting-edge recombinant protein/antibody products in the Molecular & Cellular Biology (MCBio) group. The research associate will be involved in developing new lines of recombinant protein/antibody products by supporting projects and team members.

The duties include preparing buffer solutions and cell culture media, maintaining cells cultures, and purifying recombinant proteins/antibodies according to standard operating procedures. Other job responsibilities include transferring the products to other groups for testing, preparing product/project-related documentation, and maintaining the inventory and record for recombinant protein/antibody products. This role will also support R&D projects to increase efficiencies or develop new technologies for the group.

Essential Functions

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

• Maintain mammalian and insect cell cultures
• Transfect/transduce cells and manage production runs
• Purify and further process recombinant proteins & antibodies to meet specifications
• Prepare various buffers and reagents for experiments while maintaining general upkeep of the lab
• Documentation of experiments and generation of reports in conjunction with other research staff
• Maintain batch records and other documentation that are essential to be compliant with ISO13485:2016
• Effectively work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with many projects
• Critically analyze experiments and plan for future experiments
• Conduct experiments for process improvements and optimization
• Training level I or other associates
• Some holiday and weekend work may be required
• Other projects or responsibilities may be required

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in biology or a related field
• 2+ years of recombinant protein & antibody production experience
• 3 + years of mammalian cell culture experience

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Expression & purification of recombinant proteins & antibodies
• Effective communicator & presenter
• Lead/conduct experimental studies with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and work well in small work groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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 $30.00 - $32.25/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. 

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.