Research Associate I / II (temp)

Cerus Corporation; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerus Corporation is seeking a Research Associate II to support GLP and virology studies involving human and non-human pathogens in blood products. This onsite 6-month temporary role requires hands-on experience in cell/molecular biology, GLP environments, and meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities include independent or team-based experiments, handling pathogenic viruses in BSL-2+ labs, and preparing blood products like plasma, platelets, and red blood cells while maintaining rigorous data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 2+ years of experience for RA II level.
• Experience with cell or molecular biology.
• Experience with pathogenic viruses is desirable.
• Experience with cell culture is desirable.
• Experience with human blood products is desirable.
• Familiarity with GLP or regulated environments is desirable.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Flexible; able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Effective time management and task prioritization.
• Strong problem-solving and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments independently or as a team, including studies for product claims and regulatory submissions.
• Work with various pathogens in BSL-2+ environments.
• Prepare and manipulate blood products including plasma, platelets, and red blood cells.
• Grow and maintain cultured cells and propagate viruses; prepare media.
• Perform and document GLP and notebook studies.
• Make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results.
• Document work in a laboratory notebook accurately and timely.

Skills

Cell biology

Molecular biology

GLP environments

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team oriented

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Cerus aims to be the global leader and trusted partner of blood centers and hospitals whose technology, services, and commitment are the lifeblood of safe and accessible blood for patients around the world.

This is an onsite 6 month temporary assignment.

Summary and Scope of Position:

Support execution of GLP and research virology studies evaluating a variety of different human and non-human pathogens in human blood products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute experiments, either independently or as a team member, including experiments for product claims and regulatory submissions
• Work with various pathogenic viruses in BSL-2+ environments
• Prepare and manipulate various blood products, including plasma, platelets and red blood cells
• Grow and maintain various cultured cells, propagate viruses and media preparation
• Preform and appropriately document GLP and notebook studies
• Make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results
• Document work in a laboratory notebook in an accurate and timely manner

Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 2 years' experience for RA II level.
• Experience with cell or molecular biology.
• Experience working with pathogenic viruses, desirable.
• Experience with cell culture, desirable.
• Experience working with human blood products, desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with GLP or other regulated environments, desirable.
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Good analytical skills: problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Time management (schedules, timelines, task prioritization).
• Excellent problem-solving skills; solution oriented.
• Team oriented.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.