R&D Research Assistant: Lab Experiments & Data

Meissner; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HQ Onsite Full Gym

401k, Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Meissner is seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our Camarillo, CA headquarters and contribute to groundbreaking scientific research. You will carry out experiments, collect data, and use cutting-edge equipment to advance development, testing, and production of new products.

The role is on-site and requires compliance with safety and ISO standards. We value meticulous record-keeping, data analysis, and clear communication with R&D engineers.

Qualifications

• Science or engineering degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong math skills and ability to perform basic calculations.
• Experience with data recording in spreadsheets.
• Familiar with MS Office suite.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of lab safety procedures.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds and working in a cleanroom.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments according to protocols laid out by researchers and engineers.
• Learn to operate current and future scientific equipment such as microscopes and analytical tools.
• Collect and record experimental data accurately in electronic systems and notebooks.
• Support cell culture tasks and process development for lab-scale experiments.
• Maintain meticulous records of experimental details and KPIs.
• Conduct timely experiments meeting established deadlines.
• Perform meaningful statistical analyses of data sets.
• Write short reports and summaries for team use.
• Prepare graphs and spreadsheets to present results.
• Create presentation slides to share findings.
• Maintain and service lab and production equipment as needed.
• Assist in pilot and production activities within R&D.

Skills

Mechanical acumen

MS Office

Data entry

Lab safety

English skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Tools

Microscopes

Analytical instruments

Spectroscopy tools

Metrology tools

Image analysis software

Excel

Job description

Meissner is seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our Camarillo, CA headquarters and contribute to groundbreaking scientific research. You will carry out experiments, collect data, and use cutting-edge equipment to advance development, testing, and production of new products.

The role is on-site and requires compliance with safety and ISO standards. We value meticulous record-keeping, data analysis, and clear communication with R&D engineers.