In Vitro Research Associate

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Job description

Position Title:

In vitro Research Associate

Position Role & Responsibilities:

• Conduct In vitro pre-clinical cell-based experiments.
• Provide support in experimental design and establishing methods and standard operating procedures.
• Analyze data and present research findings to the group.
• Interact and collaborate with other members of the RnD team.
• Participate in routine lab operations (lab maintenance, safety inspections, etc.), equipment maintenance, restocking and/or other duties.

Position Requirements:

• Education: (1) Bachelor's degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or related field; and (2) 3 or more years lab experience in academia or equivalent industry experience.
• Candidate should have hands-on experience working with cell culture of primary cell lines, cell isolation, and cell transfection/transduction.
• Candidate must demonstrate capability in basic molecular biology laboratory skills, including qPCR, and ELISAs.
• Ability to execute experiments with minimal technical supervision within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to learn and carry out new experimental procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Skills to perform data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Works collaboratively with other cross-functional team members.

Additional Desired Skills and Knowledge

• While not a requirement, applicants with a strong background in microvascular biology and/or tissue regeneration are preferred.
• Experience performing flow cytometry also preferred.
• Effective and clear written and verbal communication.
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment where evolutionary changes are a constant and where proactive 'can do' attitude, sense of urgency and friendly personalities are prized.

Non-standard Work Schedule and work environment Requirements

• Occasional weekday evenings and/or weekend days

EEO Employer

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