Senior Research Associate

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. • Gaithersburg, MD

38d • $67,900 - $101,000

About The Position

This laboratory-based position executes experiments and analyzes resulting data to support reagent and assay development projects with limited supervision. The role advances research and development objectives focused on leading-edge biomarker measurements and technology, using established protocols and working with limited guidance. Duties may vary according to departmental requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related area.
• Two years of hands-on laboratory work experience, or one year of hands-on experience with the MSD platform.
• Strong knowledge of scientific fundamentals and an analytical background.
• Knowledge of immunoassay technology.
• Aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including communicating through documents, public speaking, and presentations.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple changing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence and performance.
• Creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated approach to completing assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability to execute complex experiments with limited guidance.
• Ability to identify issues and troubleshoot solutions.
• Solid data analysis skills, sound knowledge of MS Excel, and basic knowledge of statistics.
• Ability to meet physical demands that include frequently sitting and standing for long periods, occasionally walking, using hands and fingers to operate or handle objects and controls, and reaching with hands and arms; spending up to 75% of the day at a lab bench; occasionally working at heights above four feet; and moving or lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Industry experience.
• Experience running antibody-based assays, developing reagents, and working in product development.
• Training in and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques.
• Knowledge of GraphPad Prism and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments and implement plans with limited guidance using established protocols.
• Troubleshoot experiments, report issues, and propose possible solutions to the manager.
• Analyze data using spreadsheets and graphing software; prepare experimental reports and presentations; and present findings to peer and supervisor review groups.
• Support general laboratory maintenance, including maintaining supplies and equipment, updating electronic inventory databases, conducting physical inventory, processing, aliquotting, vialing, and labeling materials, and preparing and maintaining reagent inventories.
• Potentially monitor and report on the infrastructure of a particular laboratory or functional area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fitness club membership contribution.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Home and auto insurance discounts.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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