What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Exocel Bio?
Our Research Assistant is responsible for supporting laboratory operations. Full training will be provided to the right candidate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Ability to execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
· Must have basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies to
ensure safety.
· Follow lab safety standards by using laboratory safety guidelines, using proper
personal protection equipment, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness.
· Must know basic laboratory techniques and standard laboratory working
environment equipment.
· Clean and sterilize instruments, glassware, and equipment.
· Ensure laboratory consumables and other supplies are maintained in stock
· Support existing projects
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities · Support Lab Principal Investigator in research experiments and special projects as needed.
Qualifications Requirements · 4-year college degree in science, or current undergraduate students in their junior/senior year · At least 3-6-months of related experience · An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Education, License, Certification, or Preferred
Qualifications · Excellent problem solving and analytical skills · Strong planning and organizational skills · Candidate must be highly motivated to learn, detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and to work semi-independently · Comfortable in a fast-paced environment · Ability to work in cross functional teams · Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills that build effective working relationships with other team members. · Maintain professionalism and poise constantly, even when working under pressure. · Must be highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize competing tasks. · Positive outlook and a passion for what we do! Tools and Technology Used · Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook…) · DocuSign and Adobe · Proficient with using common lab equipment
Work Environment & Mental and Physical Requirements · Comfortable to work in ISO 7 settings · This job requires partial presence in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other common office equipment and accessories. · Ability to remain in a stationary position; move; operate and use required equipment; and reach items · Ability to move/transport up to 30 lbs., and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. · Ability to communicate, converse with others, and exchange information
Exocel Bio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment requirements, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the HR Department by calling the Exocel Bio main line at 858.255.4499. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: · EEO is the law poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf · Employee Polygraph Protection Act poster : https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
Other Disclaimers
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. It is subject to change
at any time.
This job description does not constitute an implied or express contract for
employment and does not guarantee employment. Employment is at-will.
We are not able to sponsor visas. Exocel Bio is not an E-Verify employer and therefore
cannot employ OPT individuals.
Exocel Bio does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment
opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our
company or to this posting without a valid written search agreement in place for this
position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the
event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no
pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place,
introductions are position specific.