Jobs in Union County

About The Position

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a biological science or a related field and a of 0-1 year of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
• Previous experience and knowledge of mammalian cell culture or standard molecular biology or protein analysis techniques is required.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Be a quick learner with meticulous attention to detail
• Be able to gain and apply technical knowledge and skills to develop novel cell-based and biochemical assays and convert them to 384-well/ 1536-well format using automated liquid handlers and plate readers.
• Able to analyze and resolve commonly encountered issues
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment
• Proven presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Accurately documents own experiments in lab notebook (including tables, graphs, etc.)
• Be responsible and have strong time management skills
• Possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint) and other state-of-the-art analysis software (GraphPad Prism)
• Embody the Institute’s core values of Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automated multi-well plate readers and a range of liquid handling instruments is a plus.
• Experience with acquisition and analysis of multi-parametric quantitative experimental data is a plus.
• Previous experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in assay development (biochemical, biophysical, and cell-based assays) and high-throughput screening for projects in the teams’ portfolios.
• Operates specialized equipment requiring a moderate degree of skill and able to troubleshoot straightforward problems.
• Performs a variety of laboratory tasks, including preparing samples, accurately analyzing data using state-of-the-art software (e.g. CBIS, Prism), and providing basic data interpretations.
• Sets up and operates standard lab equipment.
• Contributes to the completion of diverse tasks within laboratory procedures, practices and protocols.
• Maintains multiple mammalian cell lines simultaneously.
• Troubleshoots and modifies SOPs as needed with minimal input from supervisor.
• Accurately documents and records all experiments in lab notebooks and electronic data system.
• Performs all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.
• Follows all appropriate safety protocols and takes an active role in the safely culture in the laboratory.

Benefits

• The expected hiring range for this position is $42,462/annually commensurate with relevant experience.
• We welcome talented individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, sex, religion, race, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, perceived disability, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS, marital status, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
• As part of this commitment, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Benefits Team at (858) 646-3100 or via e-mail at [email protected] [[email protected]]