Research Associate - Simplybiotech

Research Associate - Simply Biotech
Overview
Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting biotech company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a Research Associate with a biopharmaceutical company in Irvine, CA who possesses:

• Masters or bachelor's in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemistry, or other science/engineering field
• 3+ years' experience related to IVD R&D industry
• Hands-On experience with biochemistry laboratory techniques

Email resumes to [email protected] or call 949.774.9756
FULL DESCRIPTION: Our client is currently looking for a Research Associate I/II to develop reagents and assays to enable new capabilities for biological workflows, and transfer technology from R&D to manufacturing. Be challenged and inspired, be a part of the team that makes an impact. The Research Associate I/II will execute a range of biochemistry and bioanalytical procedures, reagent preparation, and laboratory duties under supervision. They will implement, adapt, or investigate experimental methods and technologies for project advancement.
The Selected Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Identifies and solves problems in experiments or protocol designs
• Prepares reagents and solutions as needed, using appropriate procedural and documentation methods, including industry standard good laboratory practices
• Search & read literature directly associated with assigned projects and related areas
• Prepares documents meeting company standards, including data summaries, reports, SOPs and procedures
• Responsible for maintaining lab supplies
• Conducts general biochemistry tasks, including protein extraction, purification, quantification, conjugation, and analysis on multiple platforms. E.g., HPLC, FPLC, Western Blot, SDS-PAGE, Protein Simple Wes and other analytical tools
• Complete other assignments from upper management on time
• Interacts with other internal departments, as necessary, to plan and achieve project objectives
• Presents work at meetings as required and proposes new methods to address immediate and upcoming technical issues
• Performs duties under supervision with increasing independence
• Responsible for day to day running of experiments and data analysis in the protein chemistry laboratory

The Selected Candidate Will Also Possess

• Self-motivated
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 3-6 years of related industrial experience in IVD R&D biochemistry lab
• Familiarity with immunoassay development & techniques
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Hands-on experience with biochemistry laboratory techniques
• BS/MS in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemistry, or other science/engineering field
• Must be willing to handle human whole-blood, plasma and/or serum samples

Salary Range: $24-$32/hr
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to [email protected] or call 949.774.9756. More information can be found at www.simplybiotech.com