Associate Scientist - Translational Research Laboratory

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen (subject to applicable law).

Job Description :

The individual will work as a Associate Scientist within the Translational Research Laboratory. Responsible for carrying out independent as well as collaborative research experiments using cell biolological, biochemical, and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities / Duties :

• Assisting with maintaining mammalian cell culture systems for assay development, testing for cell viability and proliferation, performing cellular and molecular biology techniques as needed (PCR, ELISA, Western Blotting etc.)
• Performing cell-based or biochemical assays to screen potential ingredients
• Performing genomic & proteomic isolation and downstream assaying
• Supporting with other functions of TRL and collaboration within the Innovation team
• Assisting with experimental design and conducting experiments on a timely basis
• Review relevant scientific literature, conduct literature searches as a background for designing experiments
• Sample processing, data analysis, recording data in a laboratory notebook, writing abstracts and reports for data presentation
• Performing laboratory duties as assigned but not limited to organize, document, and maintain equipment, freezers, refrigerators, and cell line storage
• Compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records, both paper and electronic is needed
• Work closely with other team members to establish a collaborative and efficient working environment
• Help maintain laboratory supplies, prepare buffers and reagents
• Draft and review SOP’s and lab safety records / checks as needed

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will be able to help design, execute and analyze experiments independently. This position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment. At least one year of demonstrated experience in a research laboratory applying cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, or immunological techniques is preferred (not including coursework). Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and statistical analysis software is required assays.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor of Science (cell biology, biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, or related life sciences) or Master of Science (preferred) in above or related disciplines

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Requirements :