Research Associate in Oceanside, CA

100% Onsite (no hybrid option available)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm/business hours

Notes:

• In lab most of the time - testing refers to post downstream (testing drug potency). Not a Research Lab - this is internal sample testing. Not GMP level, but well controlled - need someone who is very precise & proficient.
• Max of 7 years experience in related role (will run into overqualification).
• Top Must haves: ELISA, cell culture (regular, not mammalian), ability to present/share/show results in group setting
• Experience with Softmax - preferred (will use daily) - however, similar software experience can be considered/trained
• Assays are monocline antibody track

Team:

• Potency team - approx 25 on the entire team; this role will report up to a manager that provides the majority of direction (will not typically taking direction from multiple people) 

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Under general supervision, develops and validates bioassays to support biological drug development.
• Plans and executes assigned experiments that support Process Development activities and project goals.
• Proactively seeks out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.
• Participates in group meetings to share test results.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes.
• Develops skills in data analysis and ability to evaluate quality of data.
• Operates scientific equipment (Plate reader and Softmax software for ELISA, cell culture techniques), selects appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments, and prepare related reports
• Plans and organizes details of experiments with guidance.
• Demonstrates good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide insight into the processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment.
• Must have basic understanding of ELISA and cell based assays.
• Responsible for data analysis using SoftMax Pro software and graphic display of data using Excel and Power Point presentation formats.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• 2+ years of experience with BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline

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