Associate Immunoassay Scientist

Associate Immunoassay Scientist

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Job Description

Primary Duties:

• Laboratory and related work (80-90% of time) under daily to weekly supervision:
• Provide support functions for an immunology lab, including preparation of buffers, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies, and regular maintenance of research instruments and equipment
• Perform and closely monitor FACS acquisition runs lasting up to 4 hours at a time.
• Work closely with other scientists to run a variety of immune cell- and/or serum-based immunoassays with samples generated from Vaccine Research project.
• Studies (including studies with large sample numbers >100).
• Define study aims and experimental plans with supervisor and then execute the work following the agreed plans as part of a team effort.
• Identify and report any experimental problems, troubleshoot causative factors, and implement necessary corrections following discussion with team members and/or supervisor.
• With support of their supervisor, analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Regularly record experimental work upon completion in electronic notebook systems and archive instrument raw data in server databases.

Communication:

• Communicate clearly with the Cellular Immunology Team to ensure tasks are performed as required

Safety:

• Comply with all EH&S regulations and safe laboratory practices and act as a vigilant advocate for the safety of fellow colleagues.

• Identify and act to reduce hazards and risks in the laboratory through use of Risk Assessments and Job-based Hazard Assessments.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or B.Sc. in life sciences, preferably including immunology Hands on experience in a relevant laboratory setting with familiarity in aseptic work technique in biological safety cabinets Critical skills needed: Experience in aseptic work technique in biological safety cabinets.

• No Overtime/Travel