Job Description
CONTRACT : 12-month extendable
MUST HAVES:
- Bachelors degree required and 1 year of research experience in a regulated laboratory setting (industry, internship, academia, etc.)
- Possess a basic knowledge of and adherence to safe laboratory practices, environmental concerns, GLP practices, and any relevant policies, FDA regulations, validations, or quality standards
Summary :
The Research Associate I position reports into a Scientist level position, and with guidance is responsible for conducting non-complex experiments and data analyses using relevant techniques/methods, assays, materials, reagents, and equipment.
Primary responsibilities for role :
- Employs methodological approach to collect, analyze, and report data from experiments conducted; uses relevant statistical analysis or software applications needed to collect and analyze data.
- Uses relevant techniques/methods, assays, materials, reagents, and equipment to effectively conduct assigned experiments and/or tests
- Participates in the design/development of non-complex investigation protocols or procedures, and with guidance, drafts clear, concise, and compliant documentation for the collection and communication of data
- Collaborates with the appropriate stakeholders/partners involved to plan and conduct complex experiments or tests, collect and report results, as well as to escalate or assist addressing problems/deviations, and to mitigate potential risks that may impact project timelines.
- Gains knowledge of processes and available technologies.
- Assists with conducting root cause analysis to identify problems and seek out academic and scientific resources to define and implement solutions.
- Utilizes active listening skills to tailor conversations to audience needs, and creates graphs, charts, and other visuals that clearly communicate non-complex data and ideas.
- Sets project and development objectives/goals with manager's guidance and construct appropriate action plans
- Follows legal, regulatory and GDS compliance policies, procedures, guidelines relevant to job, function, and organization.
- Seeks and participates in self learning activities to gain and put new knowledge or skills to practical use.
- Collects and documents data/information in a compliant manner, ensuring documentation is accurate, meets appropriate standards, and is maintained and accessible.
- Assists with inventory, places orders, and ensures appropriate supplies/materials are in stock for projects.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities :
- Possess a basic knowledge of and adherence to safe laboratory practices, environmental concerns, GLP practices, and any relevant policies, FDA regulations, validations, or quality standards.
- Open to feedback and receptive to changes, with a willingness to adapt practices or behaviors and learn from past mistakes.
- Composes oral and written messages that are logical, clear, direct, and concise with an awareness of available communication methods and tools.
- Demonstrates active listening skills to tailor conversations to audience needs, and select the most effective mode of communication
- Assesses priorities and makes necessary adjustments to meet project timelines.
- Bachelors in relevant field is required
Job Tags
Contract work, Internship