6636 Research Associate II
Company: Harvest Technical Services, Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Duties: Bioanalytical Sciences develops
analytical methods for the detection of drugs, antibodies to
protein therapeutics, and biomarkers in biological matrices from
non-clinical and clinical subjects to support projects through
multiple stages of development. The qualified candidate plans and
performs activities required for Critical Reagent preparation,
characterization, and release testing in a regulated environment
while exercising significant technical discretion.
Responsibilities: Can include sample preparation, sample analysis,
GLP documentation, report and SOP generation, assay validation, and
troubleshooting. Level of hire (RA I/II/SRA) is dependent on
experience. Produce consistently prepared and well-characterized
reagents to reduce the risk of assay failure and ensure methods
meet regulatory requirements. Responsible for the development and
quality of Critical Reagents including purifying proteins,
conducting protein conjugations (e.g. biotinylation, ruthenylation
using standard chemistry), purifying DNA plasmids, assessing their
purity, affinity, and concentration, and generating Certificates of
Analysis. Monitors and or trends lot-to-lot variability and may
assist with reagent troubleshooting Enhance the analytical
capabilities of the group. Prepare SOPs, reports, and documents
such as characterization protocols, development reports, and
testing data reports. Share responsibility for lab maintenance
duties. Participates in meetings and presents data. Responsible for
the generation, characterization, and release of critical reagents
used in clinical and non-clinical sample analysis, the CRG Research
Associate will be a critical service to the assay development and
testing groups by building and continuously supplying customized
protein reagents for internal and outsourced assays. The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or
airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical
shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate. The employee may frequently be required to sit
and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand;
walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or
smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities in this job include close vision,
depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Skills: Research
Associate II: Required: Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of
experience in a bioanalytical laboratory, research laboratory, or
biotechnology company. Master's degree with at least 2 years of
relevant experience. Preferred: Skills with protein conjugations,
protein characterization (including SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, HPLC),
chromatography systems (experience with Akta instruments
preferred), DNA plasmid purification and characterization, and
other analytical methods or analytical experience in a regulated
lab environment. Experience with generating Standard Operating
Procedures and Protocols. Excellent writing and verbal
communication skills. Steps in consultation with the supervisor.
Senior Research Associate I: Required: Bachelor's degree and at
least 6 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with at least
4 years of relevant experience. Preferred: Skills with protein
conjugations, protein characterization (including SDS-PAGE, Western
Blot, HPLC), chromatography systems (experience with Akta
instruments preferred), DNA plasmid purification and
characterization, and other analytical methods or analytical
experience in a regulated lab environment. Independently designs
execute, troubleshoots, and interprets complex sets of experiments
or procedures. Ability to manage projects of significant complexity
across various groups/functions. Give effective oral presentations
at department and interdepartmental meetings. Education: Bachelor's
degree and at least 4 years of experience in a bioanalytical
laboratory, research laboratory, or biotechnology company. Master's
degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience. PLEASE NOTE:
Our client has mandated COVID-19 vaccination for their workforce,
all external personnel providing services to our client are
required to comply with this requirement.
Keywords: Harvest Technical Services, Inc., San Rafael , 6636 Research Associate II, Other , San Rafael, California
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