Title: Research Associate
Location: Seattle, WA
Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- In this individual contributor, lab-based role, the Research Associate will work in a collaborative environment to perform process analytics testing to support early-stage cellular therapy programs, new technology development and qualification projects.
- The applicant will join a fast-paced testing group that values data quality, high productivity and teamwork.
- Support analytical data packages for cell therapy process development studies
- Execution of multiparameter flow cytometry (Phenotypic, functional assays, etc.)
- Execution of cell-based assays (e.g. Luminex, ELISA, MSD, etc.)
- Work collaboratively in a matrix group structure to support multiple early-stage cellular therapy programs
- Develop and optimize analytical methods to increase throughput and efficiency of testing
- Data analysis and reporting with an emphasis on high quality data and quick turnaround
- Timely and thorough documentation of experimental reports in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook
- Assist with maintenance laboratory instruments and wet-lab workspaces (e.g. cleaning, stocking, ordering)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific discipline with 0-3 years of relevant lab experience
- Experience with aseptic technique, cell culturing, and/or cell-based assays
- Familiarity and experience with flow cytometry and/or FACS
- Demonstrated track record of time management and prioritizing work across multiple projects.
- Experience with data analysis in cell biology; education or lab training in immunology preferred
- Works collaboratively in a team environment; comfortable in fast-paced environment with a cross-functional team dynamic.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Technical problem-solving and attention to detail
- Proficiency utilizing MS Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Preferred Skills:
- Trained in multi-color, flow cytometry (wet-lab) and multi-parameter data analysis (FlowJo, FCS Express)
- Exposure to liquid handlers & robotic instruments
- Prior experience handling and analyzing primary T cell function and phenotype
Joule, a System One division is a leader in specialized workforce solutions and integrated services. With more than 6,000 employees and roughly 50 offices throughout the U.S. we provide scientific, clinical, engineering, energy, IT, legal and administrative staffing services. For more than 40 years, we have delivered workforce solutions and integrated services to clients nationally.
Company:JouléLocation:Seattle - Washington - United StatesJob Types:ContractPost Date:October 28, 2021Valid Through:November 27, 2021