Research Associate

Lancesoft

Foster City, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35
SKILLS
Asepsis, Assays, Automation, Automation Systems, Biology, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, High Throughput, Identify Issues, Immunology, Instrumentation, Laboratory Management, Mantis Bug Tracking Software, Microsoft Office, Molecular Biology, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Control, Team Player, Testing
LOCATION
Foster City, CA
POSTED
30 days ago
Job Description
Seeking a creative and highly motivated Research Associate to join our growing automation/flow cytometry team. In this hands-on role, you will contribute to the company's pipeline of next-generation cell therapies by supporting the automation and flow cytometry core functions.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and optimize automation assays to enable robust and efficient high-quality data generation for high-throughput cell-based assays
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation systems (e.G. Liquid handlers like Bravo, Assist Plus, Mantis) and flow cytometry instrumentation
Perform daily QC, maintenance, and troubleshooting of flow cytometry instruments Perform aseptic cell culture of adherent & suspension cell lines
Conduct aseptic cell culture techniques for adherent and suspension cell lines
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver key project milestones
Manage laboratory and cell line inventory, equipment, and relevant software (Benchling, MS Office)
Present findings effectively in team meetings

Education and Experience:
B.S. Degree with 6 months to 1 year of experience, M.S. Degree with 0 years of experience in biology-related field or in molecular biology, immunology, or cell biology is required

Preferred Technical Skills:
Basic understanding of automated liquid handling systems
Basic knowledge of flow cytometry principles and applications
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (suspension and adherent)
Self-motivated, organized, and strong team collaboration skills
Ownership mindset and eagerness to take on additional responsibilities

About the Company

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Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/