Research Associate

Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Research Associate with a pharmaceutical company located in Philadelphia, PA. The candidate will perform research & development activities and assay validations as required under direct supervision, laboratory maintenance duties, and works closely with Testing Operations during assay transfer and validation activities.

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.
• Conduct LIMS transactions as appropriate for laboratory technician level.
• General lab housekeeping (including appropriate documentation) and ordering, inventory management, initiate work orders.
• Prepares and maintains reagents for laboratory use.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required
• May be required to work Holidays and weekends
• May be required to work Overtime
• Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals

Skills and Requirements:

• 1 or more years of relevant experience
• Bachelors' degree in Biological Sciences or science related field or Masters graduates with relevant research experience
• Needs experience with ELISA and SDS-Page
• Desirable experience with enzyme assays
• Experience with biologics and mammalian cell culturing also desirable
• Experience with gene therapy vectors and/or gene mediated cell therapy highly 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.
• Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills
• Need to be able to read, write and understand English
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Mike Raletz at 312-270-1613.

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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