RESEARCH ASSOCIATE(IHC) – Los Angeles, CA

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Are you looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge companion diagnostics team that’s developed new companion diagnostics products? THEN READ ON! Our client’s technology is being harnessed and supported through a major University Research partner and the Series ‘A’ funding has exceeded all expectations. As the project progresses you will transition from training onsite within the University lab to a brand-new state of the art facility.

Immediate fast-track opportunity for a Research Associate in LA, CA, who possesses:

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Associate’s degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• Ability to function effectively in a global scientific and cultural arena.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Continuous quality improvement mindset and attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment.

• Proficient in using MS Office Suite and other relevant software tools.
• Desirable experience with immunohistochemical (IHC) staining and use of a microscope.
• Desirable experience with Design Control, Product Development or Manufacturing around Medical/Diagnostics devices.
• Experience in cancer biology is helpful.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Unlicensed laboratory personnel provide general laboratory assistance and conduct routine experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols, under the direct and constant supervision of the Laboratory Director and/or Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• “Direct and constant supervision” means personal observation and critical evaluation of the activity of unlicensed laboratory personnel by a physician and surgeon or personnel licensed during the entire time that the unlicensed laboratory personnel are engaged in the duties specified below.
• Some examples of IHC specific activities conducted under supervision are:
  • Section blocks and bake slides
  • Label blocks or unstained sections
  • Process tissues by embedding in paraffin or performing microtomy
  • Stain, cover slip, label slides
  • Stain a Hematoxylin-and-eosin (H&E) section
  • Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC)
  • Photograph IHC and/or scan slides using an automated slide scanner
• Following the laboratory's standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results with supervision.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Assist in the performance of quality control procedures.

Position Offers:

• Base Salary of $55-90K
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO/Vacation Time
• More benefits to be shared upon start

If you’d like to explore, send us your resume to admin@snapstaffing.com and we’ll follow up with you right away!