Research Associate - Analytical Development

BrainChild Bio • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

BrainChild Bio Analytical Development team is seeking to hire a Research Associate to add to our growing team. The Research Associate will participate in routine analytical testing to enable process development and process characterization of early-late stage CAR-T manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate would have some experience performing one or more types of analytical methods including cell-based assays, flow cytometry, cell counting platforms, qPCR, ddPCR and/or multiplex cytokine detection and be willing learn new technologies and methodologies. They will be a problem solver and a team player and willing to work across Analytical Development and Process Development teams to analyze samples and transfer methods. The candidate will also participate in ELN and SOP authoring.

Requirements

• BA/BS in biochemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology or related discipline.
• 0-3 years of industry experience in a life sciences laboratory.
• Proficiency with life science data acquisition and analysis tools (Excel, Prism, JMP) and ELNs desired.
• Previous experience with cell culture and cell-based assay is desired.
• Experience performing flow/spectral cytometry assays. single and/or multiplex immunoassay and/or ddPCR/qPCR assays is highly desired.
• A team player with a track record of successfully operating within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal Process Development and Analytical Development teams.
• Assist with experimental execution in support of cell-based assays and flow cytometry/spectral cytometry assay development and qualification.
• Perform routine process analytics and provide data in a timely manner to support process studies.
• Perform routine characterization sample analysis to support clinical characterization activities.
• Author ELNs, methods, reports and SOPs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level