Research Associate

Responsibilities:

• Participate in design and development of diagnostic assays, including materials screening and reagent formulation
• Lead or support technology transfer of new products from R&D into manufacturing
• Support on-site pilot production of immunoassay reagents
• Assist in optimization and scale-up of early-stage reagent development, manufacturing, and QC
• Prepare for manufacturing by reviewing the production schedule, calculating raw material requirements, maintaining sufficient buffer and raw material stocks, and assembling materials and supplies
• Work with Quality to execute and maintain batch records
• Conduct investigations into pilot line issues related to yield, quality, and throughput
• Develop and optimize SOPs, forms, batch records, and product reports
• Provide written and verbal updates to supervisors or department managers
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Manage reagent inventories, order supplies, and track material usage
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in life sciences or chemistry
• Familiarity with GMP and GLP
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and document details
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of clean room methods, reagent formulations, and aseptic techniques
• Mechanical aptitude to operate laboratory equipment, perform basic preventative maintenance, and execute calibration procedures
• Strong inclination towards safety and quality
• Ability to learn and develop new technical skills in the laboratory
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Enjoys laboratory-based research work and collaboration with other scientists and engineers
• Experience with process development or manufacturing of diagnostics-based products, in manufacturing scale- up and formulation, or with QC testing is a plus