Research Associate

Client : Pharmaceutical

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Seattle WA

Duration: 12 Months

Description:

The primary purpose of the Research Associate position is to support the advancement of our preclinical Universal Donor Cell programs in immunooncology. This role will directly support and work alongside a team focused on the in vitro engineering and characterization of natural killer cells and other immune cell types derived from human pluripotent stem cells.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
Support studies through routine cell culture work including media preparation culture of therapeutic cells and maintenance of human cancer cell lines
Regularly perform functional and cellular characterization experiments using standard methods including flow cytometry ELISA and cytotoxicity assays
Follow standard laboratory procedures and protocols
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all work performed including use of electronic laboratory notebook
Routinely interact and support a crossfunctional team of scientists
Perform other duties as assigned or special projects as needed

Required:
BS degree with 02 years of relevant laboratory experience.
Solid working knowledge and practice of aseptic mammalian cell culture technique.
Strong organizational time management skills and the ability to maintain accurate and uptodate records.
Ability to work effectively both independently and with other team members.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong work ethic with a passion to learn and work in a fastpaced dynamic and diverse work environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and think critically with scientific attention to detail.

Preferred:
Experience with in vitro culture and/or characterization of human immune cells
Experience with flow cytometry
Prior experience and/or proficiency with standard molecular biology techniques