Clinical Research Associate

Astrix; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering biotech research company focusing on life-changing therapeutics! As a Research Associate I, you'll engage in tissue-based projects, working closely with experienced scientists in a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in rare diseases and oncology while ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to professional development, this organization is the perfect place to grow your career and make a significant impact in the field of biotechnology. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of medical treatments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of tissue staining experience is required.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in tissue-based projects through assay development and validation.
• Perform assays and maintain necessary reagents and consumables.
• Assist lab manager in training new personnel on project-related assays.

Skills

Tissue Staining

Assay Development

Quality Control

Instrumentation Calibration

Education

Master's Degree in Histo-technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Tools

Ficoll Process

SOP Procedures

Job description

This range is provided by Astrix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Passionate Scientific and Technical Recruiter connecting top talent with industry leaders!

Our client is a leading biotech research company focusing on clinical research and developmental processes for new, life-changing therapeutics and treatments. Get to be a part of the ground breaking research team, specializing in rare disease and oncology and work alongside some of the best research professionals in the field. If you are looking for career growth and professional development, this is the organization for you!

Research Associate I

Pay: $50K-60K DOE (not including bonuses!)

Schedule: M-F normal business hours

Essential functions

• Participate in tissue based (IHC) projects through assay development, validation, and execution in a timely manner.
• Perform assays using Ficoll process according to SOPs.
• Familiar with IF /IHC / tissue staining.
• Set up instrumentation and run calibration & samples.
• Run quality control samples; Run clinical samples and generate data.
• Maintain a stock of all needed reagents and consumables.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly instrument maintenance and trouble-shooting as required.
• You will work with scientists to carry out qualification of assay for new project.
• You will need to work with QA to perform good documentation, and to ensure the lab operating under CLIA, GLP and GCP standard.
• You will assist lab manager in training new personnel on project related assay, daily lab work and SOP procedure.
• You may need to complete freezer transfers, generate reports document the transfer, and coordinate with QC and entry of new locations into the BSI.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's OR Bachelor’s Degree (Histo-technology, Life Sciences, Biology, or other related discipline).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of tissue staining experience.

***This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!***

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research and Science

Industries

Biotechnology Research, Research Services, and Medical Practices