Research Associate - I*

The Fountain Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 93,677,000 - 101,942,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Research Associate for our Philadelphia, PA site. The role involves hands-on in vivo discovery laboratory experiments, focused on vectors for cell reprogramming and cancer research, and GLP-compliant data collection.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology or related Life Sciences and have 0–2 years of lab experience. Proficiency with Excel, GraphPad Prism, and Benchling is preferred; occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years hands-on laboratory research experience (academic, industry, internship or co‑op).
• Molecular biology laboratory techniques.
• Basic biological techniques and assay execution.
• Data analysis and visualization with Excel and GraphPad Prism.
• ELN documentation using Benchling.
• GLP and laboratory safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on in vivo discovery laboratory experiments involving targeted vectors for cell reprogramming and cancer research.
• Execute routine molecular biology and biological assays using established protocols and GLP.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and visualize experimental data with Excel, GraphPad Prism, and related tools.
• Maintain ELN records and documentation in Benchling.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and adjust protocols under guidance.
• Learn and apply new laboratory techniques and instrumentation as required.
• Maintain safety and quality standards to ensure reproducible data generation.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis & visualization

ELN documentation

GLP knowledge

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Benchling

Laboratory safety practices

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related Life Sciences

Tools

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Benchling

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate, Research Discovery
Location: Philadelphia, PA – Onsite, 5 Days/Week
Pay Rate: $33.85/hour
Duration: 6 Months

Job Description

• Perform hands‑on in vivo discovery laboratory experiments involving targeted vectors for cell reprogramming and cancer research.
• Execute routine molecular biology and biological assays using established protocols and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Perform experimental data collection, organization, analysis, and visualization using Excel, GraphPad Prism, and related tools.
• Maintain detailed electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), experimental records, data logs, and documentation in Benchling.
• Troubleshoot basic experimental and technical issues and make minor protocol adjustments under scientific guidance.
• Learn and apply new laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and experimental procedures as required.
• Maintain laboratory safety and quality standards and support accurate, reproducible data generation.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related Life Sciences field.

Required Skills

• 0–2 years of hands‑on laboratory research experience, including academic, industry, internship, or co‑op experience.
• Molecular biology laboratory techniques.
• Basic biological laboratory techniques and assay execution.
• Experimental data analysis and visualization using Excel and GraphPad Prism.
• Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) documentation using Benchling.
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and laboratory safety procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Bacterial culture and bacterial transformation.
• Plasmid cloning, amplification, and analysis.
• Experience with in vivo discovery research or targeted vector development.
• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation and learning new experimental techniques.
• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical research laboratory experience.
• PowerPoint for preparation of technical research summaries and presentations.