Analytical Research Associate

CEL-SCI Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CEL-SCI Corporation is seeking an Analytical Research Associate to participate in research, development, and validation activities for analytical methods. The role involves evaluating and developing methods, performing experiments, collecting data, and drafting GMP documentation under supervision.

The position reports to the R&D Manager and the Senior Director of R&D and Validation, with standard full-time on-site hours Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. and 2 years’ related experience or equivalent
• Experience in research or clinical laboratory
• Experience in assay development/troubleshooting, bioassays, cell culture, ELISA, PCR, and other analytical methods preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute research and development activities under direct supervision
• Execute validation activities in support of QC under direct supervision
• Perform analytical methods experiments
• Collect data and prepare preliminary reports
• Maintain files for R&D and validation documentation
• Assist in laboratory and equipment maintenance activities
• Draft/revise R&D and GMP documentation including SOPs, forms, and reports

Skills

SOP knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical methods

Multitasking

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in related field

Job description

Analytical Research Associate participates in various research, development, and validation activities for new and existing analytical methods. Duties may include evaluation of new and existing methods, development of new and existing methods, and validation of new or updated methods. The Analytical Research Associate reports to the R&D Manager and/or the Senior Director of R&D and Validation.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. and 2 years’ experience (or equivalent experience in related field)
• Experience in research or clinical laboratory
• Experience in assay development / troubleshooting, bioassays, cell culture, ELISA, PCR, and other analytical methods preferable

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Performance of various analytical methods
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and switch tasks effectively
• Strong technical writer

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to::

• Responsible for executing research and development activities under direct supervision
• Responsible for executing validation activities in support of QC under direct supervision
• Perform analytical methods experiments
• Collects data and prepares preliminary reports
• Maintains files for R&D and validation documentation
• Assist in laboratory and equipment maintenance activities
• Draft/revise R&D and GMP documentation including SOPs, Forms, and Reports

Work Hours:

Position is full time, on site. Monday through Friday – 8:00–5:00 (with 1 hour lunch) or 8:30–5:00 (with 30-minute lunch). Occasional early and late work may be required.

Location:

We offer competitive salaries, outstanding comprehensive benefits, and Employee Stock Options.

DISCLAIMER:

CEL-SCI Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. CEL-SCI will recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job titles the most qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, creed, protected veteran status or disability, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.