Job Description
The Research Associate II –Blood Processing/ELISPOT, is one of the key laboratory members who will have an opportunity to learn and contribute to the understanding of AAV Immunogenicity by performing analyses on clinical study samples using immunological assays in support of our gene therapy programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is looking to build upon his/her experience in basic Cell Biology and Immunology lab skills by being involved in the assessment of clinical samples and perform both real-time immune assessments of clinical studies as well as exploratory data analyses to advance programs to clinical trial stages. Reporting to the Senior Director of Immunology and/or Lab Manager, this position is a full-time on-site role located at our Philadelphia site.
Job Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform routine processing of whole blood samples from clinical studies.
- Coordinate with Clinical team and/or Immunology lab manager for sample receiving, sample processing, testing and biobanking.
- Execute clinical immunoassays and other cell-based assays under the guidance of supervisor and/or lab manager.
- Perform data analysis and report the results accurately.
- Contribute to drafting of reports and presentations for technical discussions and/ or investigations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to assay development of new clinical assays which may include the optimization, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting of new analytical methods.
- Maintain a laboratory notebook or binder with worksheets recording details of performed experiments according to good documentation practices.
- Assist in maintenance of a compliant GxP lab environment and adhere to GLP/GcLP guidelines.
- Assist in the maintenance of inventories and advise on reagents/supplies needed for the assigned projects for timely execution of related lab work.
- Provide support as needed to report results and discuss data.
- Author or contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new assay protocols and use of new laboratory equipment.
- Maintain flexible work hours and availability to accommodate off-hour sample arrivals with advance notice.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors + 2 Years Experience or Masters + 0 Years of Experience or 6 Years Role Relevant Work Experience.
- Must possess intermediate lab skills in cell biology, cell culture, immunology, reagent preparation, and adherence to biosafety and chemical use guidelines.
- Familiarity with handling and working with human clinical lab samples
- Familiarity with GCP/GLP/GxP lab standards and practices.
- Familiarity with LIMS
- Must possess basic office skills using a PC and working with MS office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Must be self-motivated, organized, capable of working independently as well as a team contributor.
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, particularly in writing technical documents such as SOPs, assay validation plans, reports and clinical sample testing plans and reports. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with teams, internally and externally.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision under direct/remote management, but also work collaboratively with a broader team and across functional departments.
- Ability to perform light to moderate physical tasks for routine lab maintenance.
- Experience in immunoassays such as ELISA, ELISPOT/FluoroSpot, neutralizing antibody, MSD, cytokine release and flow cytometry strongly preferred.
- Previous experience with handling clinical lab samples and blood processing workflow preferred.
- Experience with LabVantage LIMS preferred
- Familiarity with statistical analysis preferred.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate real-time and urgent sample analysis preferred. May include weekend, holiday and after-hour availability.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $30.39 |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.lancesoft.com/ |
About Company
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.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Antibodiesunmatched
- Assay Developmentunmatched
- Assaysunmatched
- Cell Biologyunmatched
- Cell Culturesunmatched
- Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
- Clinical Trialunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Drug Developmentunmatched
- GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
- GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)unmatched
- Gene Therapyunmatched
- GxPunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Immunoassaysunmatched
- Immunologyunmatched
- Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Laboratoryunmatched
- Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)unmatched
- Laboratory Managementunmatched
- Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
- Laboratory Testingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Project Executionunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
- Specimens/Samplesunmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- Statisticsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Presentationunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Validation Planunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.
Free resume templatesFree resume builder
Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.
Free resume builder