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Research Associate for Dynamic Bio-Tech Company! (vallejo / benicia)
By | February 25, 2010
AcroMetrix, with facilities in Benicia, California and Alkmaar, The Netherlands, is the number one provider of molecular quality control standards and controls for clinical diagnostic and blood testing laboratories. AcroMetrix maintains this leadership role by consistently developing innovative standards, external run controls, and validation kits for molecular and serological testing in blood screening and clinical diagnostic laboratories. We take pride in our work knowing we make a difference in treatment decisions for patients and the lives of others.
AcroMetrix employees are the reason for our success. AcroMetrix’s Values reflect what is truly important to us as an organization and are the underpinning of our company culture. Our values are: Integrity, Trust, Learning, Excellence, Team Work and Fun. Many people feel AcroMetrix is an exciting company of which to be a part and a very special place to work. These Values are the primary reasons for this feeling.
The Product Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining marketing programs and campaigns. This individual will develop and set strategic messaging, positioning, tactical plans for campaigns and product launches. This individual will develop product bulletins, brochures, proportionals, web pages, newsletters and application notes.
Position Description
The Research Associate will lead R&D activities aimed at developing and improving methods for manufacturing and QC testing. The products he or she will work on include controls, calibrators, standards and reference materials for in vitro diagnostic assays. The Research Associate will generate data to validate manufacturing ranges, process parameters, qualify critical raw materials and will also be responsible for generating stability plans, data and spreadsheets. Activities will include working with HIV, HBV, HCV, CMV, EBV, HPV other pathogens as well as human genomic material. The Research Associate must understand the importance of customer and product requirements and will write, execute and track product validation protocols against requirements. A key activity will be the independent transfer of products into manufacturing and QC including documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Plan, conduct and document R&D experiments.
2. Working within the ISO 13485 and FDA QSR compliant AcroMetrix Quality System.
3. Design and write product validation test plans.
4. Develop, write and validate SOPs (in particular testing protocols and manufacturing protocols).
5. Conduct qualitative and quantitative nucleic acid assays using standard nucleic acid technologies, including real-time PCR methods.
6. Prepare chemicals, solutions and reagents for routine use within the laboratory.
7. Maintain the laboratory in an orderly fashion; keep track of materials and supplies within the laboratory and order replacements as needed.
8. Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
9. Maintain an up to date and clearly written laboratory notebook.
10. Understand and comply with AcroMetrix health and safety polices and Federal, State and local regulatory and safety guidelines and requirements.
11. Complete all other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform after training each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
1. Ability to work in a diverse team and contribute to a positive work environment.
2. Solid scientific background and understanding of basic statistical concepts.
3. Excellent general laboratory skills, including routine biochemistry, molecular biology and nucleic acid chemistry techniques.
4. Documentation of experiments so they can be reproduced. Quality of documentation must be good enough to support patent claims.
5. Experience with diagnostic product optimization and development is a plus.
6. Experience with commercially available diagnostic assays for viral or bacterial nucleic acids is desirable.
7. Knowledge of personal computers and common software for data analysis, such as Microsoft Excel.
8. Mechanical aptitude sufficient to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of general laboratory equipment.
9. Training and experience in the proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials and potentially infectious human blood products, including materials known to contain HIV-1 and hepatitis viruses.
Educational Requirements
This position requires a Bachelors degree and some relevant industry experience or a masters degree in biological or chemical sciences.
Accountability and Scope of Authority
The Research Associate reports to a Principal or Research Scientist, of Research and Development, and is not expected to supervise other individuals within the company, except interns.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
1. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
2. Sufficient dexterity to manipulate laboratory equipment and instruments
3. Ability to communicate with internal and external contacts
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Characteristics:
1. Laboratory does contain hazardous materials
2. Products do contain infectious materials
At AcroMetrix, we value our employees. We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment in conjunction with a competitive compensation and benefits package.
EOE
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