Agilent Technologies · 17 hours ago
Research Associate Advanced, R&D Stability Studies
US-CA-Carpinteria
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $138K/yr
4+ years expAgilent Technologies is a leader in companion diagnostics, partnering with pharmaceutical companies to bring precision medicine therapies to market. The Research Associate will design, plan, and execute stability studies in support of the development of Companion Diagnostic Immunohistochemistry assays, while ensuring compliance with quality management systems and good laboratory practices.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Writing protocols and reports in compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Planning study experiment schedules and associated tasks
Performing laboratory experiments while maintaining GLP and GDP standards; making detailed observations; analyzing data; and interpreting results
Presenting results to internal and external cross‑functional project teams
Supporting the Stability team in the development of new templates and processes, as well as in the governance of the Stability team’s knowledge repository
As a member of the Stability Team (currently five team members plus one manager), collaborating on cross‑functional project teams that include R&D management, Supply Chain (OFS), and external partners to support development projects and subsequent design transfer into commercial manufacturing
Maintaining a high level of professional expertise through ongoing familiarity with relevant scientific literature
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a biological science or a closely related field
4+ years of relevant experience, such as planning studies, writing protocols and reports, and performing wet lab experiments
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritize timelines and change priorities
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are a must!
Preferred
Previous experience in a regulated environment is a plus!
IHC, FISH, and/or experience with specific stability studies is highly desired
Previous Medical Device development (R&D) is highly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams)
Candidates with project management or experience managing multiple laboratory studies with time-sensitive deliverables are highly desired!
Benefits
Bonus
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Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies addresses the scientific and laboratory management needs of analytical scientists and clinical researchers.
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