Research Associate

Confidential; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team in an early-stage biotech company as a Research Associate. This exciting role involves developing and testing cutting-edge products related to organ-on-a-chip technology. You will be responsible for running cell-based experiments that validate the functionality of organs and diseases, contributing to groundbreaking research in the field. If you are a self-starter with a passion for scientific exploration and problem-solving, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Embrace the challenge and be part of a growing team that is shaping the future of biotechnology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mammalian cell culture and tissue engineering.
• Strong skills in documenting and analyzing experimental data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new products for organ-on-a-chip platform.
• Run experiments to validate organ functions and disease models.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

3D culture systems

L/D, IHC, RTPCR, histology and ELISA

Fluorescence microscopy

Confocal microscopy

Mechanical analysis and characterization

CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Relevant area of scientific research

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Confidential

Scientific Recruiter - Texas Division at ClinLab Staffing

We are looking for talented researchers who are strong problem solvers to join our team. If you are a self-starter, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and would like to join a growing team in an early-stage biotech company, this is the job for you.

As a Research Associate, you will:

• Work with our team to develop and test new products pertaining to our organ-on-a-chip platform
• Test and improve product workflows
• Run cell-based experiments that validate the function of organs and diseases developed with our technology

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, biology or relevant area of scientific research;
• Experience with design, execution, and analysis of diverse cell biology and tissue engineering experiments;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Extensive experience documenting, analyzing, interpreting experimental data;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Experience with 3D bioprinting preferred, but not required.

Skills:

• 2+ years of mammalian cell culture;
• 3D culture systems;
• L/D, IHC, RTPCR, histology and ELISA;
• Fluorescence and confocal microscopy;
• Mechanical analysis and characterization;
• CAD

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research