Job Description

Research Associate

Overview

Join a collaborative, fast‑paced laboratory contributing to impactful research through hands‑on work in primary cell culture, organ perfusion, and lab operations. Work under GLP/GMP guidelines in academic or industry settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Isolate primary cells from human or/or animal tissues, including subsets like PBMCs and immune cells; support organ perfusion workflows.
• Culture, maintain, differentiate, and cryopreserve primary cells and relevant cell lines under sterile conditions.
• Characterize cells using flow cytometry, immunophenotyping, and cell-based assays.
• Develop, execute, and optimize assay protocols and QC workflows.
• Maintain accurate records: experimental notebooks, batch logs, and sample inventories.
• Support laboratory operations: reagent preparation, equipment calibration/maintenance, safety compliance, inventory control.
• Collaborate with team members to communicate findings, troubleshoot, and streamline processes.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Entry-level to mid-level experience in primary cell culture, organ perfusion, or tissue processing is appropriate depending on seniority.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in aseptic technique, cell culture, and cryopreservation of primary cells.
• Experience in flow cytometry workflows: instrument operation, panel design, QC, and data analysis.
• Competence in assay development and execution (cell-based assays, immunoassays, viability or differentiation assays).

Regulatory / Process Skills

• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and/or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Experience working with SOPs and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Soft Skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical documentation and team updates.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

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