Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical Operations

3 months ago

Palo Alto, United States Kodiak Sciences Full time

Kodiak Sciences offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join our Bioanalytic team. You would work in our GCLP lab, advancing testing in support of multiple clinical trials.


As a key member of our team, you will ideally have an immunology background and experience with bioanalytical assays for pharmacokinetic, anti-drug antibody, drug potency, and biomarker testing. Your contributions will be vital to the development, validation, and execution of assays using a range of platforms, as well as managing samples and recording data. Location: Palo Alto


Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Execute bioanalytical assays according to protocol and policy with high attention to detail
  • Manage samples including maintaining chain of custody documentation and sample inventories in LIMS
  • Analyze data collected using various software tools such as MSD workbench, Softmax Pro, and Excel
  • Record data collected in LIMS and/or notebooks, including performing required calculations and QC checks
  • Monitor equipment, reagents, and lab conditions to maintain lab readiness and a compliant environment
  • Concisely communicate findings to team members and management
  • Participate in critical discussions of experimental design, assay troubleshooting to ensure robust, quality-controlled assays


Education/Qualifications

  • BS degree in a scientific discipline (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or equivalent) with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in a regulated setting (GCLP, GLP, CLIA or the equivalent)
  • Willingness to work in a Biosafety Level 2 lab and work with human and animal plasma samples
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Hands-on experience with ELISA, MSD, cell-based assays or equivalent assays
  • Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, MSD Workbench, Softmax, LIMS, or equivalent software preferred
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
  • Must thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
  • A micropipette proficiency test will be required 


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