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Research Associate I/II

Employer
Actalent
Location
Rockville, Maryland, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 15, 2022

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: A Research Associate I (RA I) is responsible for carrying out reagent and assay development activities in the laboratory, under supervision, working to achieve development project goals including data analysis and assay qualification. This is a laboratory position performing protein-based immunoassays on a routine basis with relatively high throughput (3-10 plates per day). Some degree of professional latitude, creativity and self management is expected. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES . Analyze and prepare reagent and product documentation, organize and procure reagents, perform experiments, analyze data and document results . Presentation of results . Participation in general lab maintenance including maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment . Maintain and update electronic or physical inventories . Processing/aliquotting/vialing reagents and materials . May work with Biosafety Level 2 materials such as viruses and bacteria and human clinical matrices (e.g. serum and plasma) . Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Skills:

biology, elisa, molecular biology, Cellular, Molecular, Protein, Immunoassay, reagent, assay development, BSL-2, GLP, CLIA

Top Skills Details:

biology,elisa,molecular biology,Cellular,Molecular,Protein,Immunoassay

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: . Bachelor's degree in life sciences, cellular and molecular biology, protein sciences or related field is required . 1 + years of experience (or academic internships) in protein-based immunoassays or assay development in an industrial setting is desired . Training in, and experience with, Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques is desired . A demonstrated level of consistency in performance and aptitude for managing additional responsibility and accountability are required for next level consideration KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: . Demonstrate ability to process and characterize incoming biological reagents such as proteins and antibodies according to company procedures, and effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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