BioSpace · 4 days ago
Research Associate I/II
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Responsibilities
Overexpress and purify recombinant protein from bacterial or insect cell expression systems
Develop and perform enzyme activity assays to characterize viral target proteins for drug development Culture cell lines to support and execute various virology assays (e.g. infection studies, RNA and protein analysis including extraction, RT-qPCR or Western blot, FACS, etc.)
Design and execute experiments, interpret results, maintain excellent records, and routinely present project updates
Work independently and collaboratively to complete experiments and research projects
Qualification
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Required
BS or BA or MS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field
1+ years of hands-on lab experience (may include any relevant laboratory coursework as part of undergraduate/master’s curriculum)
Strong foundation in general biochemistry and molecular biology techniques in a BSL-2 laboratory
Outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask with effective time management
Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GraphPad Prism
Preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Working knowledge of protein purification using AKTA purifier and of assay development
Experience with infectious diseases and/or virology
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement plan
Paid vacation
Commuter benefits
Access to free shuttle transportation
Company
BioSpace
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10M2000-08-24Series B· $10M
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