Advanced Research Associate

Role Summary

Advanced Research Associate in Asuragen's Molecular Controls and Custom Reagents manufacturing group. Designs, develops, and manufactures Armored RNA and DNA targets and additional high-quality molecular control reagents for clients, following cGMP standards to ensure product consistency and customer satisfaction. The controls produced are used to support clinical testing and internal product development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of the Controls Manufacturing business by turning around projects and products to clients timely and with few to no errors.
• Act as project lead for numerous projects
• With minimal supervision, perform assigned tasks and report results.
• Communicate effectively within the team, Department, and interdepartmentally.
• Manage daily laboratory tasks such as inventory and maintenance.
• Manage ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system including product structure and work order creation and inventory maintenance
• Cross-train to learn basic production and quality control processes.
• Remain compliant with all laws and regulations associated with developing and manufacturing FDA regulated products.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Highly driven with a strong motivation to succeed; strong work ethics.
• Strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
• Collaborative and approachable manner that encourages interactions with others.
• Good communicator, effective communication skills and strong presentation skills.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Learning-oriented with the ability to quickly grasp and implement new concepts/approaches.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and use of the Internet.
• B.A. or B.S. in life sciences-related disciplines or the equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
• Previous ERP and laboratory experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent Associate’s degree plus relevant experience) in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or related field
• A strong track record of independence, innovation, and productivity
• Excellent and pro-active written and verbal communication skills
• A minimum of 4 years of previous laboratory experience and/or combined ERP experience required.
• Critical thinking approach to problem-solving

Skills

• Project management
• Laboratory techniques and GMP/compliance awareness
• Inventory management and ERP proficiency
• Technical communication and collaboration
• Problem solving and data reporting