Research Associate II

OBJECTIVE:

The Research Associate II position is responsible for performing formulation preparations (challenge inoculum, vaccine candidates, drug therapeutics) and immunological assays in support of scientific investigations. This laboratory-based position responsible for conducting in vitro experiments in order to produce reliable and precise data. RA II should be familiar with a variety of general laboratory techniques that are supportive of the research outlined in approved protocols. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team, oriented environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• BS/MS in the life sciences or related field.

• >5 years of direct research experience with 6 years of experience with animal research studies; preparing formulations, challenge (viral) material, other research related materials.

• 3+ years immunoassay experience a plus (ELISA, Luminex, HAI, TCID50).

• Experience working with pre-clinical samples. Experience with non-human primate/rodent samples is preferred.

• Training/experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques. BSL-3 experience a plus.

• Process tissues and blood (rodent or non-human primate origin) for in vitro assays.

• Maintain detailed records on experimentation and reagent/sample inventories.

• May assist in analyzing and interpreting experimental data.

• General data analysis

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: sitting, standing, stretching, lifting, reaching, stooping. Use of repetitive use of hands and extremities. Visual 100%

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute formulations preps on studies; challenge material (Influenza, SARS-CoV-2, HIV, ZIKA, MPXV, etc.), vaccine material and drug therapeutics.

• Plan and execute cell-based assays of animal samples. May perform tasks related to the research project independently, but within broad guidelines and subject to periodic review by supervisor or other research staff.

• Able to perform or assist with multicolor flow cytometric assays

• Process tissues and blood (rodent or non-human primate origin) for in vitro assays.

• Maintain detailed records on experimentation and reagent/sample inventories. Preparations of study specific documents for use in processing, assay performance, etc.

• Perform testing of new methods and establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• May assist in analyzing and interpreting experimental data.

• Assist with report writing, SOP writing, and GLP compliance.

• Interact professionally with clients.

• Perform other duties as assigned.