Research Associate - Assay Development

Mykelly; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Mykelly in Ashland, VA (on-site) is seeking a Research Associate for a 6-month engagement with potential conversion. The role focuses on supporting laboratory research initiatives, experimental workflows, and data generation.

Responsibilities include carrying out experiments, developing assay workflows, preparing reagents, recording observations, and ensuring instrument upkeep. A Bachelor’s or Master’s with lab experience is required; familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with several years of hands‑on lab experience, or a Master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Background working with biological or biochemical techniques in a lab setting.
• Ability to manage experiments with limited oversight.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling data and using basic software tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective communication and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory experiments and support ongoing research projects
• Assist in the development and refinement of assay workflows
• Prepare solutions, reagents, and materials needed for daily lab activities
• Record experimental observations and organize results in a clear, structured manner
• Interpret data and share insights with internal team members
• Ensure proper use and upkeep of laboratory instruments
• Follow internal guidelines for safety, documentation, and lab practices
• Provide support for general laboratory functions, including sample-related tasks

Skills

Data handling

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree with hands-on lab experience

Master’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Research Associate

Location:Ashland, VA (On-site)
Duration: Initial 6-month engagement with possibility of conversion
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Pay Rate:$30/hr

Overview

A growing organization in the life sciences space is seeking aResearch Associate to contribute to ongoing laboratory research initiatives. This individual will play a key role in supporting experimental workflows, generating high-quality data, and assisting in the advancement of assay-related projects.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out laboratory experiments and support ongoing research projects
  
• Assist in the development and refinement of assay workflows
  
• Prepare solutions, reagents, and materials needed for daily lab activities
  
• Record experimental observations and organize results in a clear, structured manner
  
• Interpret data and share insights with internal team members
  
• Ensure proper use and upkeep of laboratory instruments
  
• Follow internal guidelines for safety, documentation, and lab practices
  
• Provide support for general laboratory functions, including sample-related tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree with several years of hands‑on lab experience, or a Master’s degree with relevant experience
  
• Background working with biological or biochemical techniques in a lab setting
  
• Ability to manage experiments with limited oversight
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Comfortable handling data and using basic software tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)
  
• Effective communication and ability to work within a team

Nice to Have

• Experience working with protein‑focused or antibody‑based techniques
  
• Exposure to clinical, diagnostic, or regulated lab environments
  
• Familiarity with improving or troubleshooting experimental methods

Additional Considerations

• Role requires extended time performing benchwork and routine lab tasks
  
• May involve handling biological materials and working in temperature‑controlled storage conditions
  
• Schedule flexibility available depending on candidate availability

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