Research Assistant

Belcan; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan seeks a Research Associate Support Resource in Northbrook, IL. This 12-month contractor role involves assisting the Analytical Development team with methods development and test samples using PCR, ELISA, and cell-based assays.

You will contribute to experimental design, record-keeping in ELN, and timely reporting. Start date is immediate; the position offers competitive pay and benefits. A strong team player with scientific writing skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS with 3+ years in pharma/biotech performing biologic assays.
• Experience with PCR, ELISA, and mammalian cell-based assays.
• Sterile technique for mammalian cell handling, maintenance and banking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize assays for proteins, DNA, AAV nanoparticles and related cell-based assays.
• Perform routine testing (PCR, ELISA, cell-based assays) per SOPs.
• Involve in assay transfer to other groups, QC, testing group and Research.
• Write, review, and edit experimental procedures and reports.
• Maintain accurate records in ELN and timely reports.
• Analyze data and present results in meetings; contribute to reports writing.

Skills

PCR

ELISA

Cell-based assays

Molecular biology

Sterile technique

Data recording

Team collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

ELN

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate Support Resource

Location: Northbrook, IL

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $40.54/hr.

Keyword's: #Northbrookjobs; #ResearchAssociateSupportResourcejobs;

Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $30.00 - $40.54/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

DESCRIPTION:

The contractor Research Associate will work closely with the Analytical Development team in the Tech Dev department to help methods development and test samples utilizing PCR, ELISA, cell-based and other assays; as well as to contribute to design and performing experiments with supervision as needed; complete assigned tasks within time frames with high quality; maintain a well-documented record of activities in ELN and reports. Additionally, the role includes regularly summarizing and presenting experimental results in meetings and participating in reports writing. The position level will be commensurate with education and experience level. This role will be at our South San Francisco R&D facility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help to develop and optimize assays for protein, DNA, adeno associated viral (AAV) nanoparticles and related cell-based assay.
• Perform routine testing including but not limited to PCR (ddPCR, qPCR etc.), ELISA, and cell-based assays following SOP and regulatory guidelines
• In volve in assay transfer to other groups, QC, testing group and Research
• Participate in writing, reviewing, and editing experimental procedures and reports
• Maintain accurate, error-free records of all analytical development activities timely
• Analyze and determine the applicability of laboratory data to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science with 3+ years" experience working in pharmaceutical or biotech company performing biologic assays for characterization of proteins, DNA, RNA, virus or other biological products.
• Proven experience with assays, such as PCR, ELISA, and mammalian cell-based assays.
• Proven hands-on experience with sterile technique for handling and growing mammalian cell lines, including maintenance, cell characterization and differentiation, expansion, and banking
• Experience or knowledge with routine molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA/protein isolation, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCR, qPCR, dd PCR, western blot, and immunofluorescence)
• Positive, professional self-starter with a passion for science, innovative technical and analytical skills required to perform at the highest level
• Highly motivated and independent yet has successfully worked in a group setting with efficient, flexible and self-motivated work ethic; to be utilized in work planning, executing, and data analyzing.
• Excellent clear and concise writing skills for technical reports and documents along with strong verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams as a strong team player as well as independently.
• Successful history and the ability to handle several fast-paced projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills to technical and non-technical audiences.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV)
• Experience in analytical method development and assay transfer