Research Associate -III

Job Description: 

This position will support the Systems Pharmacology and Biomarkers Rheumatoid Arthritis lab-based group to assist with pharmacodynamic assay development for phase 1 clinical studies and sample processing and analysis for larger phase 3 clinical studies. The qualified candidate will perform high-throughput RNA isolation and associated QC procedures from a variety of clinical sample types as well as perform protein assays on clinical samples. They will also develop and execute cell-based assays to generate gene signatures of inflammatory disease pathways and use flow cytometry techniques to determine responses in individual cell types. The successful candidate must be able to work in a project-focused, matrixed team environment. The successful candidate will also be responsible for data analysis and interpretation using various computer programs, including MS Excel, GraphPad, etc, and have experience managing large sample libraries and data sets. The candidate must maintain a record of studies in the form of electronic notebooks, technical reports, summaries, and protocols. They will assist in maintaining laboratory instruments and supplies in a clean and safe laboratory environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Core Responsibilities) 

• State-of-the-art knowledge in molecular and cellular biology is essential.

• Experience with the following techniques is required: ELISA (including MSD, Luminex, R&D Systems, etc), RNA isolation, Taqman qPCR, mammalian cell culture, and flow cytometry.

• Familiarity with proper Biosafety procedures for working with human samples is essential.

• Experience performing high-throughput analysis of human samples, including the use of laboratory automation is preferred.

• Must be highly organized and capable of handling several projects simultaneously.

• Good interpersonal communication skills needed. It is essential that candidate be self-motivated, productive and have excellent computer, communication, and scientific problem solving skills. Qualified candidates must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

LABORATORY SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• ELISA

• Mammalian cell culture

• Flow cytometry

• RNA isolation

• PCR

• TaqMan

• Experience with human whole blood and blood products

• Laboratory Automation

• High-throughput screening

• High-content data analysis

REQUIREMENTS: 

BS degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related field plus minimum 5 years additional laboratory experience, or MS with 2 additional years of laboratory experience. 

Sneha Shrivastava

Technical Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific)

Artech Information Systems LLC

360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960 

Office: 973.967.3348 | Fax: 973.998.2599

Connect with us on - LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter