Research Associate

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and designing rodent immunization studies.

• Prepare antigens and adjuvants for immunization.
• Perform cell culture tasks.
• Carry out in vivo immunization in rodents including various injections, animal health monitoring, collection of blood and tissue samples.
• Isolate immune cells and prepare RNA samples.
• Coordinate sample shipment.
• Organize department databases and keep clear study records.
• Participate in company’s scientific activities, provide scientific input to the team and study projects. Able to perform technical troubleshooting in cell culture and immune cell isolation from tissues.
• Maintain lab supplies.

Qualifications:

• M.Sc.or B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (prefer cell biology or immunology background) with at least 3 – 5 years of experience in cell culture and/or immunology work environment.
• Excellent cell culture techniques.
• Experience with rodent handling and in vivo techniques including blood and tissue sample collection, and various injection techniques.
• Detail oriented, and strong ability to deliver accurate and reliable experimental results.
• Excellent team player; good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.