Research Associate - In Vitro Pharmacology

TD2 • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

The TD2 Research Associate - In Vitro Pharmacology supports laboratory operations, primarily through tissue culture activities, cell-based assays, and molecular biology experiments. The position requires strong attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.

The Research Associate works with laboratory management to plan daily activities, conducts assigned in vitro pharmacology studies, maintains detailed laboratory records, and follows study protocols. The role also involves accurate data collection and assessment, sharing progress and results in lab meetings, and, when appropriate, helping train less experienced staff. The Associate performs general laboratory duties and routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of in vitro lab equipment in accordance with SOPs and regulatory standards. Other laboratory duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 1–2 years of direct in vitro pharmacology experience.
• Experience with tissue culture techniques and other in vitro cell-based assays.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue culture activities, including thawing cell lines, passaging, and general cell culture tasks.
• Work with lab management on daily activity planning.
• Execute assigned in vitro pharmacology studies.
• Maintain detailed laboratory files and documents and adhere to study protocols.
• Collect and assess data accurately.
• Participate in daily or weekly lab meetings by reporting progress on active tasks and results and preparing for future studies.
• As appropriate, assist laboratory management in training less experienced staff.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of in vitro laboratory equipment, including biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, and pipettes, following SOPs and regulatory standards as directed.
• Perform general laboratory duties and other assigned laboratory tasks.

What This Job Offers

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