Objectives | Performing cell-based assays and immunoassays (ELISA) for pharmacokinetic and screening studies |
Reports to: | Managing Scientist-Bioassays |
Responsibilities | · High-throughput ELISA and other immunoassays · Cell culture and cell-based assays in microplates · Process serum and plasma samples · Implement sample management system · Accurately and quickly perform tasks following SOPs and other documentation · Completing documentation as required |
Typical activities | · Sample inventory control and handling · Performing ELISA and cell-based assays manually and with semi-automated systems · Data analysis with established templates · Solution/buffer preparation, support · Creating accurate documentation for all studies |
Skills | · Experience with ELISA and other bioanalytical methodology · Radioimmunoassay experience is highly desirable · Follow protocols precisely; record results accurately and meticulously · Excellent sample and data management · Prompt and accurate record keeping · Juggling several simultaneous projects · Good listener. Strong, concise, and consistent written and oral communication |
Personal characteristics | · Meticulous and detail oriented, responsible & mature · Good mechanical skills; hands-on person · Passionate, committed to excellence; driven to make projects and company succeed · Persistent/tenacious, proactive self-starter, thorough follow-up; problem solver · Initiates change. Sense of urgency · Takes responsibility. Gets things done personally as well as through others · Risk taker, flexible and adaptable. Comfortable with ambiguity · Good with people, team player, sense of humor · Demonstrated strong ethics |
Background | · At least 2 years experience post graduation, preferably in an industry setting · At least 3 distinct, observable examples where achieved meaningful excellence · Must have a B.S./M.S in biochemistry, cell/molecular biology or related science in addition to appropriate laboratory experience · We do not provide sponsorship. Must be eligible to work in the US |
Compensation | We offer a competitive salary with bonus based on agreed upon objectives and stock options |