Senior Research Associate

2 months ago

Gaithersburg, United States MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. Full time

Position Summary

A Senior Research Associate is responsible for independently designing and executing experiments and analyzing the resulting data in support of reagent and assay development projects. This is a laboratory based position performing protein-based immunoassays on a routine basis with relatively high throughput (3-10 plates per day). The incumbent is expected to display a wide-degree of latitude, creativity and self-management.


Duties And Responsibilities

  • Execute on the design of experiments and implement plans with minimal guidance utilizing appropriate protocols
  • Establish schedules and scope of proposed experiments
  • Complete documentation to support testing procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records
  • Analyze and prepare reagent and/or assay product documentation, organize and procure needed reagents, perform experiments, analyze data and document results
  • Exercise professional judgment to independently analyze experiment data
  • Employ self reliance in drawing experiment conclusions and interpreting results
  • Initiate the verification of accuracy and validity of data; correct any errors
  • Tender presentations for delivery to peer review groups using clear and concise methodologies
  • Provide descriptive statistical analysis via tables, graphs and other tools for summarizing research results
  • Propose viable options and educated recommendations for next steps
  • Lead general lab maintenance initiatives including maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment
  • Maintain and update electronic inventory list database (using Sharepoint), physical inventory and processing/aliquotting/vialing/labeling materials
  • Prepare, maintain and report reagent inventories for assigned methods
  • Utilize self-reliance in understanding and adhering to laboratory safety precautions and proper use of personal protective equipment
  • The incumbent is also expected to monitor the behaviors of others within the laboratory setting and provide guidance on best practices
  • Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Experience And Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, protein sciences, cellular/molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or other related area is required
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience (excluding academic internships) in reagent or assay development in an industrial setting is preferred; academic setting considered
  • Experience with running antibody-based assays, developing reagents and product development is desirable
  • Training in and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques is highly preferred
  • A demonstrated level of consistency in performance and aptitude for managing additional responsibility and accountability are required for next level consideration

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrate ability to process and characterize incoming biological reagents such as proteins and antibodies according to company procedures
  • Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background
  • Demonstrate understanding and ability to execute assay and reagent troubleshooting, optimization and validation experiments with supervision
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with personnel at all levels
  • Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Experience with standard data analysis tools (Excel, GraphPad Prism) and the quantitative background to advance this knowledge on the job is expected
  • Familiarity with electronic file management using SharePoint (end user minimum) and MS Excel is necessary
  • Ability to multi-task in an environment with changing priorities

Physical Demands

  • Up to 75 % of the day may be spent at a lab bench
  • There are aspects of the positions duties that require a person in this role to work at heights above four (4) feet on occasion
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Work Environment

  • Laboratory environment working with chemical reagents and performing some Biosafety Level 2 work
  • May involve handling of BSL-2 materials and organisms including human blood and/or blood products .

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