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Pay Range - $28 to $32/hr. (negotiable)

Job Description:
Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• The Analytical Development, Analytical Testing and Logistics team is recruiting a Research Associate, to join our team.
• This individual will report to the Manager of Analytical Logistics, and will be responsible for management of storing materials, in-process samples, and final products.
• This individual will also receive material from various departments and input proper documentation into laboratory data management systems.
• In addition, this individual will conduct some routine characterization testing, using various laboratory methods (e.g., ELISA, Molecular Biology)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Cryopreserve cell therapy samples from clinical trials and development programs
• Inventory samples and retrieve samples for analytical testing
• Work with different departments to create sample processing and sampling requirements
• Support sample management for routine in-process testing
• Perform data documentation to capture sample processing procedure and sample parameters
• Perform cell counting/viability data analysis for cell samples
• Provide training to team members on sample and inventory management systems
• Draft/revise SOPs and work instructions for sample management activities
• Project lead for improvement projects within the team
• Conduct some laboratory testing (e.g., ELISA, Molecular Biology)
• Other responsibilities, as assigned
• Occasional weekend support will be required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 0+ years of experience OR
• Associate Degree and 2+ years of experience OR
• High School Degree and 5+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with aseptic technique
• Prior biological sample management experience, is a plus
• Knowledge of general lab assays is required (e.g., Cell culture, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Biology), but experience is preferred
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures, with attention to detail
• Basic to intermediate understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping condition requirements
• Experience with maintaining inventory, across multiple, critical equipment temperature-controlled units
• Understanding of GxP requirements
• Ability to think critically, and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Meaningful organizational and record-keeping skills
• Comfortable in an exciting environment, and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of the initial job description
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Previous customer service experience is a plus
• Experience with MS Word and Excel is essential, and knowledge in statistical programs (e.g., JMP) and languages (e.g., R and Python), is a plus