R&D Laboratory Associate

Abram Scientific; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abram Scientific in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Laboratory Associate to support the R&D department in a fast-paced, on-site role. You will conduct verification testing, assemble disposables, maintain cGMP lab equipment, and produce test plans, procedures and reports for development studies.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years in an engineering or life sciences lab, an Associate degree in a relevant field, and hands-on skills with test equipment and reagent formulation.

Qualifications

• Full-Time: Minimum Associates degree in science, engineering, math, or equivalent combination of education and experience Or Co-Op: Enrolled in an engineering bachelors degree program with a school-supported engineering co-op program
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering or life sciences lab & product development environment or academic lab.
• Hands-on skills using test equipment and reagent formulation practices.
• Working knowledge of electromechanical components.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create test plans, procedures and reports associated with development studies and formal design verification activities.
• Formulate and assemble reagent based biosensor disposables to support internal product testing and external pilot studies.
• Perform data collection and data analysis using common statistical methods.
• Interface with our database system to update and improve data accumulation.
• Implement lab upgrades and conduct general day to day upkeep.
• Ensure safe lab practices and maintain good laboratory practices.
• Provide preliminary interpretation of results and present appropriate conclusions.
• Conduct verification testing on mechanical, chemical and electronic components per instructions.
• Design and construct test fixtures and setups for verification activities.
• Diagnose product problems and communicate findings clearly to team.
• Maintain complex test equipment including calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Organize appointments with phlebotomy organizations and communicate with subjects in IRB-compliant manner.
• Provide regular status reports on assigned tasks.

Skills

Electromechanical knowledge

Lab testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in science/engineering/math

Co-op program exposure

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Abram Scientific is a startup company, located in Menlo Park, CA that is dedicated to creating fast hemostasis information for point-of-care use, to improve patient outcomes in surgical, emergency rooms or trauma centers.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Laboratory Associate position. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing daily activities to support the R&D Department.

Responsibilities include, conducting verification testing, assembling product disposable test units, maintaining equipment in a cGMP lab environment, producing documentation such as test plans, procedures and reports. Candidates applying to this position must keep in mind that all work is on-site in Menlo Park, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create test plans, procedures and reports associated with development studies and formal design verification activities.
• Formulate and assemble reagent based biosensor disposables to support internal product testing and external pilot studies.
• Perform data collection (using whole blood samples and quality controls), and data analysis, using common statistical methods.
• Interface with our database system to update and improve data accumulation.
• Implement lab upgrades and conduct general day to day upkeep.
• Ensure that safe lab practices are employed and good laboratory practices are maintained.
• Provide preliminary interpretation of results and present appropriate conclusions in a clear and concise format.
• Conduct verification testing on a variety of mechanical, chemical and electronic components in accordance with written and/or verbal instructions from Senior Team members.
• Design and construct test fixtures and setups associated with design verification activities.
• Diagnose product problems using a methodical approach and clearly communicate findings to team members.
• Maintain complex test equipment, including scheduling necessary calibration and preventative maintenance.
• Organize appointments with phlebotomy organizations in tandem with testing as well as communication with subjects in compliance with IRB practices.
• Provide regular status reports on assigned tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full-Time: Minimum Associates degree in science, engineering, math, or equivalent combination of education and experience Or Co-Op: Enrolled in an engineering bachelors degree program with a school-supported engineering co-op program
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering or life sciences lab & product development environment or academic lab.
• Have the desire to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
• Working knowledge of electromechanical components.
• Hands-on skills using test equipment and reagent formulation practices.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other office productivity software.
• This position will involve repetitive work utilizing a laboratory equipment, computer, keyboard, and mouse 70% of the time.
• The position will require occasional lifting of objects up to 60lbs with assistance.

Job Requirements

• This position will involve repetitive work utilizing laboratory equipment, following assembly and test protocols, product testing and data entry 70% of the time.
• The position will require frequent sitting, reaching, reading, looking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, turning, twisting.
• The position will require occasional lifting.