Job description

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Research Associate in the Santa Monica, CA area. (onsite)
• The Analytical Development, Analytical Testing and Logistics team at Company Pharma is seeking a Senior Research Associate I, to join our team.
• Will report to the Manager of Analytical Logistics, and will be responsible for management of storing materials, in-process samples, and final products.
• This individual will also receive material from various departments and input proper documentation into laboratory data management systems.
• In addition, this individual will conduct some routine characterization testing, using various laboratory methods (e.g., ELISA, Molecular Biology)
• Cryopreserve cell therapy samples from clinical trials and development programs
• Inventory samples and retrieve samples for analytical testing
• Work with different departments to create sample processing and sampling requirements
• Support sample management for routine in-process testing
• Perform data documentation to capture sample processing procedure and sample parameters
• Perform cell counting/viability data analysis for cell samples
• Provide training to team members on sample and inventory management systems
• Draft/revise SOPs and work instructions for sample management activities
• Project lead for improvement projects within the team
• Conduct some laboratory testing (e.g., ELISA, Molecular Biology)
• Occasional weekend support, will be required

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field, with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• Proficiency with aseptic technique
• Prior biological sample management experience, is a plus
• Experience in general laboratory assays preferred (e.g., Cell culture, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Biology)
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures, with attention to detail
• Basic to intermediate understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping condition requirements
• Experience with maintaining inventory, across multiple, critical equipment temperature-controlled units
• Understanding of GxP requirements
• Ability to think critically, and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction, and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Previous customer service experience, is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, and knowledge in statistical programs (e.g., JMP) and languages (e.g., R and Python), is a plus

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Monica, CA 90401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in sample management?

Experience:

• Molecular biology: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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