Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical Operations Specialist

3 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Kodiak Sciences Full time

Job Summary

Kodiak Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join our Bioanalytical team. As a key member of our team, you will work in our laboratory, advancing testing in support of multiple clinical trials.

About the Role

  • 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 our laboratory information management system.
  • Analyze data collected using various software tools, such as MSD workbench, Softmax Pro, and Excel.
  • Record data collected in our laboratory information management system and/or notebooks, including performing required calculations and quality control checks.
  • Monitor equipment, reagents, and laboratory conditions to maintain a compliant environment.
  • Communicate findings to team members and management.
  • Participate in critical discussions of experimental design and assay troubleshooting to ensure robust, quality-controlled assays.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, such as cell biology, molecular biology, or equivalent, with 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in a regulated setting, such as Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), or equivalent.
  • Willingness to work in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory and work with human and animal plasma samples.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds.
  • Hands-on experience with ELISA, MSD, cell-based assays, or equivalent assays.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as GraphPad Prism, MSD Workbench, Softmax, and laboratory information management systems.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.


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