Research Associate - QC Bioassay

Role Summary

Research Associate - QC Bioassay. The position is responsible for performing protocol-defined bioassays on proteins and antibodies to demonstrate the activity of a product, maintaining cell lines and isolating primary cells for use in assays, with GMP documentation and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cell lines; isolate primary cells from human/animal blood and animal tissue for use in bioassays. Freeze cell stock for future applications.
• Perform routine bioassays following the instructions for quality control on proteins, antibodies, and related products.
• Analyze and report data with the consideration of intra and inter-assay variations and other factors which may affect the assay results.
• Keep accurate records of all experiments performed.
• Follow GMP guidelines, documentation, and workflow.
• Perform stability testing and data reports for products.
• Fill cell requests for intra-company use.
• Perform general laboratory maintenance, including cleaning of laboratory equipment. Stock laboratory supplies. Prepare aliquots of shared reagents.
• Follow company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outline in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or equivalent, with 0 to 2 years related experience.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of cell biology, chemistry, and lab equipment (pipettes, microscope, centrifuge, and incubator).
• Problem solving ability, record keeping (Excel, Access databases) skills, written communication (lab notebook) and organizational skills.
• Math skills – algebraic equations for solving calculations, stoichiometry. Ability to convert mass units to molar units.
• General understanding of tissue culture and sterile technique. Basic understanding of cell growth cycle.
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships and solicit key ideas and information.
• Plan, organize, manage time, and multi-task effectively.
• Knowledge of company’s safety policy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to act independently on routine assignments or on projects with a team.
• Ability to work standard business hours and flexibility for additional hours as needed, including occasional short weekend work.