Research Associate Scientist

Job Title: Research Associate Scientist / Bench Scientist

Location: La Jolla, CA

Duration: 2 years

Job Description:

The candidate will be involved in the performance and/or development, optimization and automation of routine cell-based assays under the direction and supervision of a Senior Scientist or Principle Scientist for the testing or evaluating of small molecule compounds. After completing experiments, analysis and publication of data is required using company-based software, plus accurate maintenance of a laboratory notebook, helping in data summary and slide presentations. In addition, the candidate will be growing and maintaining multiple cell lines, diluting compounds, making buffers and reagents, checking inventories and ordering lab supplies.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must have strong work ethic, high self-motivation, goal-oriented and the ability to work as part of a team

Strong laboratory skills, general knowledge of sterilization, and tissue culture techniques required.

Expertise in variety of cell-based assays with hands-on skills in ELISA, WP assay/screen and assay development and validation.

Skilled in automation plate-based assay system, liquid handling instrument and detectors for various assay format such as spectro-photometric and fluorescence.

A working knowledge of data management tools is a plus

Ability to work independently and contribute to project teams in a collaborative environment.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential

Highly organized, ability to prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses

Ability to multi-task, able to independently analyze and solve problems

B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or equivalent, and a minimum of 3-5 years of laboratory experience

Additional Skills:

Experience maintaining cell lines

BS/MS in Biochemistry or Cell Biology

Minimum 3-5 years lab experience

For more information, please contact

Akriti Gupta

(973) 967-3409

Morristown, NJ 07960