Research Associate, Lab Sciences

Altasciences; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Research Associate to support daily Lab Sciences operations, including equipment care and stocking, while assisting in data collection for assays such as LC-MS and ligand binding. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and adherence to protocols.

You will maintain custody of specimens and samples, update facility records, and review data for completeness. Collaboration with team members is expected to ensure quality study outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in scientific discipline plus a minimum of 6 months relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Intermediate computer and computer software skills with Microsoft products including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance (including cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment maintenance tasks, etc.).
• Prepare materials, including animal blood and tissues, for analytical assays (e.g. bioanalytical, LC-MS, and ligand binding assays) and perform the assays according to Protocol or other guiding documents with accurate documentation.
• Maintain and document chain of custody for specimens, reagents, controls and samples in the laboratory.
• Maintain and update facility records related to the laboratory and its analyses.
• Review laboratory records, procedures and study data for completeness and accuracy.
• Document deviations to laboratory procedures and study protocols and unforeseen circumstances in a timely manner and provide input for corrective actions.
• Assist in calibration, optimization, maintenance and collection of data from analytical instruments.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

MS Word and Excel

Education

Associate degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

About The Role

As a Research Associate you will assist in daily activities and operation of the Laboratory Sciences department including equipment maintenance, stocking supplies and general cleaning. Support and perform data collection activities including ligand binding assays, liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, and flow cytometry, as assigned.

What You’ll Do Here

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance (including cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment maintenance tasks, etc.).
• Prepare materials, including animal blood and tissues, for analytical assays (e.g. bioanalytical, LC-MS, and ligand binding assays) and perform the assays according to Protocol or other guiding documents with accurate documentation.
• Maintain and document chain of custody for specimens, reagents, controls and samples in the laboratory.
• Maintain and update facility records related to the laboratory and its analyses.
• Review laboratory records, procedures and study data for completeness and accuracy.
• Document deviations to laboratory procedures and study protocols and unforeseen circumstances in a timely manner and provide input for corrective actions.
• Assist in calibration, optimization, maintenance and collection of data from analytical instruments.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Associates degree in scientific discipline plus a minimum of 6 months relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Intermediate computer and computer software skills with Microsoft products including Word and Excel.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences/ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Review