Scientific - Sr. Research Associate

Job Title: Sr. Research Associate Location: SED, WA**Onsite Top Skills: Experience with ELISA**Must Have Western blot, HPLC, PCR Work effectively in a collaborative team setting. Cell culture experience preferred Experience qualifying methods preferred Job Description: Design, perform, document and interpret experiments to support analytical development objectives as part of the Vector Release Methods Team. The Vector Release Methods team expands virology knowledge and develops release and characterization analytical methods for viral vectors. Responsibilities include the development, optimization, execution, documentation and transfer of assays. Education: BS or MS in Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or relevant discipline; (PhD candidates OVERQUALIFIED) Experience: RA 1-3 years of lab experience with ELISA and nucleic acid-based techniques. SRA 3-5 years of lab experience with ELISA and nucleic acid-based techniques. Industrial experience preferred. Duties and Responsibilities: Thorough understanding of basic protein, chemistry, and molecular biology techniques. Experience with ELISA, Western blot, HPLC, PCR Ability to carefully follow existing methods and SOPs. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Work effectively in a collaborative team setting. Ability to work in a dynamic environment and balance priorities. Desire to learn and able to follow guidance. Working Conditions (US Only): The majority of time in this position will be spent in the laboratory, either sitting or standing. The employee may be required to lift ~20 pounds on rare occasions. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Position Handles Hazardous Materials #J-18808-Ljbffr TechDigital Group