Research Associate I, Immunology
About The Position
Vaxart is seeking a Research Associate I, Immunology to join its South San Francisco team in an onsite role. The position supports clinical trial sample analysis and biosample management throughout the study lifecycle, from start-up through closeout. The Research Associate runs MSD assays to measure immune responses against multiple antigens and manages biosample receipt, inventory, reconciliation, accessioning, and logistics while maintaining accurate tracking and data integrity. The role works closely with Clinical Analytics, Clinical Operations, Research, laboratories, CROs, and external vendors to support clinical studies.
Requirements
- BS/BA in life sciences or health care training.
- At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting or related environment.
- Willingness to safely handle, process, and store human biosamples in compliance with study protocols, SOPs, and bloodborne pathogen regulations.
- Experience running MSD assays.
- Experience creating forms and tracking spreadsheets.
- Must be local to the South San Francisco, California area.
- Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills.
- Organized, able to multitask, and attentive to detail.
- Ability to use applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic data capture.
Responsibilities
- Run MSD assays with precision and accuracy.
- Receive, process, and track clinical trial biosamples in accordance with study protocols and Vaxart SOPs.
- Maintain accurate sample reconciliation and chain-of-custody documentation.
- Review sample manifests and shipping documentation, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
- Accession biosamples promptly into Freezerworks, Vaxart’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Conduct quality control reviews of samples and associated metadata to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Support biosample logistics, including shipment planning, tracking, and coordination with external vendors.
- Fulfill internal biosample requests and coordinate rapid sample retrieval for Clinical Analytics laboratory testing to meet study timelines.
- Collaborate with Research, Clinical Operations, laboratories, CROs, and external partners to ensure efficient biosample management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Robust health plan options.
- Bonus program.
- Stock options.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Tuition assistance.
- Commuter benefits.
- Work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
