Research Associate I - WuXi AppTec

HD Biosciences, Inc. (San Diego), a WuXi AppTec Company, is expanding its Discovery Biomarkers team. We’re seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I to support our in vitro/ex vivo immunology team for various projects.

• Maintaining multiple primary cultures and cell lines.
• Isolation and purification of immune cell populations from human or mouse blood and tissue.
• Run ligand-binding assays including ELISA and MSD.
• Perform protein detection assays such as Western Blot.
• Day-to-day coordination of laboratory reagents and maintenance of key equipment.
● Work as a member of an integrated project team in a highly collaborative work environment.
● Document all scientific work in lab notebooks; follow established HD Biosciences standard operating procedures on data documentation and notebooks.
● Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
● Normally receives minimal instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.
● Works under close supervision from supervisor or senior personnel.
● Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required.
● Maybe required to work on Holidays and weekends.
● Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals.
● Perform job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
● Other duties as assigned.
● May be required to assist in other departments.

• Bachelors in Life Sciences or related field preferred with 0-1 year of experience.
• Experience in Biology Lab/ bench work experience preferred; e.g. sterile cell culture techniques, and in vitro/ex vivo immune cell-based assays in academic or industry laboratory environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills; able to work in a team-oriented environment. Effectively collaborate across cross functional teams
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative in troubleshooting experiments and performing data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Anticipated salary range: $18.05 to $23.34

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.