Research Associate I/II, Molecular Biology

Job Title: Research Associate I/II, Molecular Biology

Job Number: 33253

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description

The Technician/Associate I/II will be supporting in vitro and vivo drug potency studies and assist existing research efforts.  The successful candidate under the direction of a supervisor is responsible for data collection, analysis, and other in vitro and in vivo related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews
• Collect and analyze data
• Maintain accurate records of data, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Summarize experiment and data
• Provide ready access to all experimental data for the team researcher and/or supervisor
• Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project
• Manage and respond to project related emails
• Prepare progress reports for the PI and PD, QC and manufacturing
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
• Monitor the project reagents and materials
• Tissue harvesting and submitting samples for histology
• RNA/DNA isolation from cells or tissues
• Flow cytometry analysis; and
• Perform PCR, qRT-PCR, or other basic molecular biology techniques

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in the biological sciences (or experience in biology research)
• Ability to work as part of a team and complete experiments, analyze data and provide results to end-users in a timely fashion is required
• 2+ years of sterile tissue culture experience preferred
• Cell culture and molecular biology skills are required
• Experience with flow cytometry, functional assays, DNA, RNA and protein analysis is preferred
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work