Research Associate

Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Cell Based Assays Research Associate with a pharmaceutical company located in Philadelphia, PA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Executes R&D studies planned by supervisor or technical lead. Works under close supervision from supervisor or senior personnel.
• Executes QP and VPs, and other GMP methods under supervision by supervisor or technical lead.
• Drafts test methods/RPs/SOPs under guidance of supervisor or technical lead.
• Conduct LIMS transactions as appropriate for laboratory technician level.
• General lab housekeeping (including appropriate documentation) and ordering, inventory management, initiate work orders.
• Responsible for REES/ELPRO monitoring and response.
• Performs equipment PMs, as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reagents for laboratory use.
• May be required to work Holidays and weekends
• May be required to work Overtime
• May be required to assist in other departments

Skills and Requirements:

• 1 or more years of relevant experience
• Bachelors' degree in Biological Sciences or science related field
• Experience with gene therapy vectors and/or gene mediated cell therapy highly desirable.
• Experience with ELISA and SDS-PAGE is required.
• Experience with enzyme assays is desirable.
• Experience with biologics and mammalian cell culture is desirable.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines is preferred.
• Ability to accomplish the described duties through the use of appropriate laboratory equipment and computer equipment and software.
• Ability to record data accurately and legibly.
• Ability to work under limited supervision at times and to handle problems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix system receiving direction from multiple supervisors is required.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Mike Raletz at 267-428-7770.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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