Research Associate II — Tissue Culture & ELISA

Organovo Holdings Inc; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Organovo Holdings Inc. seeks a Research Associate II to support NAMkind Tissue platform studies, performing cell culture-based experiments, biomarker assays (ELISA), and data documentation for internal R&D and client-facing studies.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in cell or tissue culture, hands-on ELISA experience, and strong organization. The role offers exposure to 3D tissue models and in vitro disease models, with opportunities to contribute to assay development and data reporting.

Qualifikationen

• B.S. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related life science discipline.
• 1-3 years of laboratory experience in cell culture or tissue culture.
• Hands-on experience performing ELISA assays.
• Familiarity with standard laboratory instrumentation and aseptic technique.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and culture primary mammalian cell types using aseptic technique.
• Thaw, expand, count, and prepare relevant cell populations for experimental studies.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of multicellular cultures.
• Perform routine media exchanges, compound dosing, and sample collection according to SOPs.
• Monitor tissue morphology and culture health using microscopy and imaging systems.
• Perform ELISA and other biochemical assays to evaluate tissue function and toxicity.
• Conduct viability, cytotoxicity, and functional endpoint assays.
• Prepare reagents, standards, controls, and assay plates.
• Operate plate readers and analyze assay quality metrics.
• Support execution of screening and mechanistic studies under the guidance of senior scientists.
• Maintain detailed electronic laboratory notebooks and experimental records.
• Assist with inventory management, reagent preparation, and laboratory organization.
• Compile, organize, and perform basic analysis of experimental data.
• Generate figures, tables, and summaries for study reports and internal presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of protocols and laboratory workflows.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Ausbildung

B.S. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related life science discipline

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Organovo Holdings Inc. seeks a Research Associate II to support NAMkind Tissue platform studies, performing cell culture-based experiments, biomarker assays (ELISA), and data documentation for internal R&D and client-facing studies.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in cell or tissue culture, hands-on ELISA experience, and strong organization. The role offers exposure to 3D tissue models and in vitro disease models, with opportunities to contribute to assay development and data reporting.