Research Associate - I

Company: SRG WOOLF
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Description:

Research Associate - I
Onsite role: 5 day/swk
Vaccine mandate is in effect due to onsite nature of the position

This is a sample management position

Job Overview
We are looking for a Research Associate to join our Analytical Development team. This individual will report to a Sr. Manager and will be responsible for managing starting materials, in-process samples, and final products receiving from various departments, assisting cell culture/cell banking/cryopreservation, and laboratory data management.

Responsibilities and Duties
--- Cryopreserve cell therapy samples from clinical trials and development programs;
--- Support sample management for routine in-process testing;
--- Perform data documentation in ELN to capture sample processing procedure and sample parameters;
--- Perform cell count data analysis for cell samples;
--- Perform general lab activities such as formulating media, culturing cells, passaging cells, calculating quantities of reagents, performing cell counting, and receiving and organizing samples;
--- Provide training to people on sample and inventory management system;
--- Develop SOP and work instructions for sample management activities;
--- Other duties as assigned;
--- Occasional weekend support will be required.

Qualifications
--- Bachelor's degree in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field required with 2+ years of experience in a similar role in a laboratory;
--- Experience with aseptic technic as well as primary and mammalian cell culture
--- Prior biological sample management experience is a plus;
--- Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail and successfully execute experiments at the bench;
--- Has a basic understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping conditions
--- Maintains inventory across multiple critical equipment temperature-controlled units
--- Understands GxP requirements;
--- Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
--- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills;
--- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities;
--- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description;
--- Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
--- Previous customer service experience is a plus;
--- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, and knowledge in statistical programming languages such as R and Python is a plus.
Per our client's policy, individuals hired for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless otherwise prohibited by law. We comply with federal, state and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy.
SRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law.
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