Research Associate (Molecular Biology Assays) in Santa Monica, CA

Research Associate

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Position Summary

• The Research Associate, Analytical Sciences will be responsible for the execution of routine testing, including but not limited to cell-based cytotoxicity assays and molecular biology assays to characterize T cell therapy processes and products.
• Additionally, this role contributes to the daily operational tasks in the Analytical Sciences team.
• This role is based out of Santa Monica, CA and reports directly to the Senior Scientist, Analytical Science.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing to characterize cell products or processes primarily using live cell imaging, luciferase assays, or qPCR/dPCR.
• Perform QC lot release testing of clinical batches, stability studies, and investigations for raw materials and drug products.
• Participate in writing and revising test methods, SOPs and/or other documents as appropriate.
• Participate in tracking assay results and test method performance parameters.
• Assist in everyday operation of analytical laboratories, including but not limited to equipment management, lab maintenance and restocking, and reagent inventory.
• Assist in building batch analysis dataset.
• Support cross-functional projects with process development, manufacturing, quality control, and quality assurance groups.

 Required Skills/Abilities

• Hands-on experience in performing and analyzing cell-based assays and/or qPCR/dPCR is preferred.
• Detail-oriented in both technical assay execution and data analysis.
• Must be eager to learn and willing to ask questions.
• Working knowledge in data visualization software (e.g. GraphPad Prism) is a plus.
• Experience in flow cytometry assays and equipment/software is a plus.
• Enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic team and company environment and able to adjust tasks based upon changing priorities.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience executing cell-based assays and molecular biology assays is preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. GMP, GLP, or CLIA) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, walk and communicate verbally (i.e. speak and hear).
• The employee is frequently required to use their hands and arms to reach and grasp (i.e. tactile functioning).
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus in order to read.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be required to travel by plane or car 5% of the time
• This position requires working with biological and/or chemical hazards

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