Research Associate, Assay Development Returnship

Role Summary

Research Associate, Assay Development Returnship.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue culture activities: media preparation, cell thawing, counting, lipofection, plating, and changing media using sterile techniques.
• Execute drug treatment experiments on cells, leveraging lab automation tools.
• Conduct diverse experiments including immunofluorescence, high-content imaging, and other relevant assays (e.g., -omics assays).
• Capture data via automated imaging runs and set up basic image analyses.
• Document project activities using an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) and interact with a laboratory information system (LIMS) for reagent tracking, SOPs, and QC.
• Deliver robust data and establish baseline protocols to drive progress on scientific projects.
• Learn about assay development, including experiment design and validation.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of working experience in a research laboratory, preferably with mammalian cell culture.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related major, including understanding of molecular biology techniques.
• Must have taken a 2+ year break from employment.
• A strong desire to learn with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attentive to detail and ability to accurately record experimental details and results.
• Enjoy working both independently and collaboratively with a team in a laboratory setting.

Skills

• Time management
• Troubleshooting
• Bias for action
• Strong documentation and data recording
• Collaboration across cross-functional teams

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related major

Additional Requirements

• Must be located in Salt Lake City, UT area with hybrid flexibility per job posting.