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Position : Research Associate - III
Location : Foster City, CA, 94404
Duration : 12 Months
Job Type : Contract
Work Type : Onsite
Pay Rate : $50 to $54
Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.
Description :
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Associate III to join the flow cytometry core team within the client Research department.
The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the flow cytometry core labs and maintaining a high-functioning laboratory capable of meeting the needs of the client’s Oncology, Inflammation, and Virology therapeutic areas.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, startup, shutdown, daily cleaning and QC of equipment, training and advising on the use of instrumentation, performing cell sorts.
S / he will also be involved in troubleshooting flow-based assays that will improve our understanding of disease pathobiology, help with lab inventory and ordering of reagents, instrument booking platform, etc.
Direct experience in flow cytometry and cell sorting are required for this role.
Main responsibilities :
Perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, interface with field engineers
Perform multiparameter cell sorting - set up the sorter and / or operate the sorter for users, optimize cell sorting conditions for given assays
Share best practice in flow cytometry and provide guidance on panel design and optimization
Execute experiments aimed at validating standard operating procedures for flow cytometry assays
Assist and train flow core users in the flow technologies we host, as well, with experiment design and analysis
Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
Knowledge, Experience and Skills :
Previous industry and / or flow cytometry core setting experience desired
Basic cell biology and immunology knowledge and technical expertise in performing cell-based assays
Flow Cytometry experience is required, especially cell sorting and use of BD instrumentation (Fortessa, and Aria)
Ability to troubleshoot assays and instrumentation as needed, identifying and applying knowledge, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills are required
Highly collaborative, fast-learner, able to maintain productive cross-functional interactions, think critically, and work resourcefully to resolve problems as they arise
Excellent computer skills, knowledgeable in Windows-based systems and able to learn new software and hardware quickly
Required Years of Experience : 4 | Required Degree or Certification : bachelor’s degree in life science or MS
Top 3 Required Skill Sets : problem-solving, flow cytometry, cell-sorting
Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets : communication / collaboration, fast-learner, computer / software skills
Unique Selling Point of this role :
Opportunity to work with and support the research development within whole client Research, high-visibility and high-collaborative role, ample reach of knowledge and ability to learn and cross-functional collaborate and advance the research being developed.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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