Research Associate - In Vitro Pharmacology

TD2 International; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TD2 International is seeking a detail‑oriented Research Associate - In Vitro Pharmacology to join our oncology-focused team in Scottsdale, AZ. You will perform tissue culture, cell-based assays, and molecular biology tasks under deadlines while maintaining meticulous records and adhering to SOPs.

The role involves supporting study protocols, data collection, and collaboration with lab management. A BS degree with 1–2 years in vitro pharmacology is required, with weekend/holiday shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years direct in vitro pharmacology experience.
• Experience in tissue culture techniques and other in vitro cell based assay.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for tissue culture activities, including thawing cell lines, passaging and general cell culture tasks.
• Works closely with lab management for daily activity planning.
• Execute in vitro pharmacology studies as assigned.
• Maintains detailed laboratory files and documents.
• Adheres to study protocols.
• Assist laboratory management in training less experienced staff.
• Ensures accurate collection and assessment of data.
• Participates in daily or weekly lab meetings by updating the team on progress and results.
• Performs routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of in vitro lab equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Performs general laboratory duties.
• Assists in other laboratory duties as assigned.

Skills

Tissue culture

Cell-based assays

Molecular biology

Detail-oriented

Laboratory teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Biosafety cabinets

Incubators

Centrifuges

Pipettes

Job description

We are the leading oncology CRO, developing novel treatments for patients that need them most. Our team is fully dedicated to oncology - it is all we do - combining innovation and expertise to quickly move medicines from preclinical development into clinical trials. Adaptive and forward-thinking - we guide our client's therapy through the most critical development milestones from the lab to planning their regulatory and clinical strategy. Our ultimate goal? To help patients.

Position Summary:

The TD2 Research Associate - In Vitro Pharmacology is involved in many aspects of laboratory operations primarily tissue culture activities, various cell-based assays, and molecular biology experiments. This position requires great attention to detail while working in a deadline-driven environment.

Essential Functions:

• Primarily responsible for tissue culture activities, including but not limited to thawing cell lines, passaging and general cell culture tasks.
• Works closely with lab management for daily activity planning.
• Execute in vitro pharmacology studies as assigned.
• Maintains detailed laboratory files and documents.
• Adheres to study protocols.
• As appropriate, will assists laboratory management in training less experienced staff.
• Ensures accurate collection and assessment of data.
• Participates in daily or weekly lab meetings by updating the team on progress of active tasks, results, and preparation for future studies.
• Performs routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of in vitro lab equipment, including but not limited to biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, and pipettes, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards as directed.
• Performs general laboratory duties.
• Assists in other laboratory duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years direct in vitro pharmacology experience.
• Experience in tissue culture techniques and other in vitro cell based assay.

Required Specialized/Technical Skills:

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications.
• Periodic weekend/holiday shifts.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized.
• TD2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, disability, veteran's status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.