Research Associate – ELISA – San Diego, CA

Responsibilities:

• Contributes as part of a small team of scientists towards execution of various analytical methods to support biological therapeutic product release and characterization testing in a compliance-based environment.
• 2-5 years industry experience working with plate based and gel methods. Preferably experience with one or more of following methods, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, receptor binding.
• Demonstrated hands-on trouble-shooting capabilities for plate-based method is a must.
• Independently executes method for quantitation of product-related impurities.
• Computer competency is essential with emphasis on spreadsheet-based software
• Understands and applies advanced scientific principles, theories, concepts, practices and standards for product development.
• Conducts work in compliance with cGMP/GLP, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates independent judgment in technique and method selection, protocol and study design and execution, data analysis and use of standard practices and procedures for a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity to meet assigned objectives. The Ideal Candidate would possess:
• Technical expertise in one or more bioanalytical and bioassay technologies, including experience with ELISA, gel-based methods, cell-based assays and demonstrated experience of working with cell culture.
• Experience working with one or more of following methods: ELISA, MSD, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, Octet protein binding assays, Host Cell Protein assays and, qPCR will be preferred.