Research Associate Scientist

Artech Information System LLC; La Jolla Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information technology company seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform, optimize, and analyze cell-based assays. You will work closely with senior scientists, maintaining cell lines and managing lab inventory. The ideal candidate holds a B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry or Cell Biology and has 3-5 years of lab experience. Strong laboratory skills, proficiency in liquid handling instruments, and excellent communication are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Highly organized with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and optimize cell-based assays.
• Analyze and publish data using company software.
• Maintain multiple cell lines and manage inventory.

Skills

Strong laboratory skills

Cell-based assays expertise

Liquid handling instruments knowledge

Data management tools familiarity

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or equivalent

Job description

At the dawn of the new millennium, a unique information technology company was born: HCL Technologies. As narrated in the video below, HCL Technologies has demonstrated remarkable growth through the recent economic downturn, emerging as one of only eight 21st century listed technology companies in the world to cross $1bn in Net Profit, $6bn in Revenue and $15bn in Market Capitalization.

Job Description

Duration: 2 years

Job Description:

The candidate will be involved in the performance and/or development, optimization and automation of routine cell-based assays under the direction and supervision of a Senior Scientist or Principle Scientist for the testing or evaluating of small molecule compounds. After completing experiments, analysis and publication of data is required using company-based software, plus accurate maintenance of a laboratory notebook, helping in data summary and slide presentations. In addition, the candidate will be growing and maintaining multiple cell lines, diluting compounds, making buffers and reagents, checking inventories and ordering lab supplies.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must have strong work ethic, high self-motivation, goal-oriented and the ability to work as part of a team

Strong laboratory skills, general knowledge of sterilization, and tissue culture techniques required.

Expertise in variety of cell-based assays with hands-on skills in ELISA, WP assay/screen and assay development and validation.

Skilled in automation plate-based assay system, liquid handling instrument and detectors for various assay format such as spectro-photometric and fluorescence.

A working knowledge of data management tools is a plus

Ability to work independently and contribute to project teams in a collaborative environment.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential

Highly organized, ability to prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses

Ability to multi-task, able to independently analyze and solve problems

Qualifications

B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or equivalent, and a minimum of 3-5 years of laboratory experience