Research Associate​/Lab Assistant

The Research Associate / Lab Assistant will perform routine mammalian cell culture and tissue culture techniques, execute cell-based assays, and support a growing tissue culture team in a highly collaborative laboratory environment. This role focuses on accurate experimental execution, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while contributing to cross‑functional projects and laboratory objectives.

Job Title:
Research Associate / Lab Assistant

The Research Associate / Lab Assistant will perform routine mammalian cell culture and tissue culture techniques, execute cell-based assays, and support a growing tissue culture team in a highly collaborative laboratory environment. This role focuses on accurate experimental execution, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while contributing to cross‑functional projects and laboratory objectives.

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture and tissue culture techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Execute cell-based assays, including microneutralization assays, to support ongoing research and testing activities.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and accurate operation.
• Analyze and document experimental results to ensure compliance with established specifications and quality standards.
• Gather, record, and report laboratory data using charts, graphs, and written summaries.
• Obtain, cultivate, isolate, and identify microorganisms for analysis when required.
• Conduct laboratory testing and sample processing while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and enter findings into laboratory information systems in a timely and organized manner.
• Support testing efforts involving approximately 44 samples twice weekly, for a total of about 88 samples per week.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet project timelines and laboratory objectives.
• Apply quality control principles to ensure consistency and reliability of laboratory results.
• Contribute to a team‑focused, highly collaborative culture and support the growth of the tissue culture/cell culture team.

• 34+ years of hands‑on tissue culture and mammalian cell culture experience.
• Experience performing cell‑based assays, including microneutralization assays.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) experience.
• Strong documentation and data recording skills with attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to learn quickly and contribute with minimal ramp‑up time.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple samples and tasks efficiently.
• Effective problem‑solving abilities in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
• Practical experience in laboratory, accessioning, biology, cell culture, assay work, quality control, and biochemistry.

• Associate degree in Medical Technology or relevant vocational training.
• Experience in clinical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques used to diagnose and investigate human diseases.
• Familiarity with laboratory data presentation using charts, graphs, and written summaries.
• Comfort working in a flexible matrix environment with evolving priorities.
• Interest in supporting a rapidly growing tissue culture and cell culture team.

This is an onsite laboratory position working Monday through Friday. Preferred hours are 7:00 AM-3:00 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, with a preference for candidates who can start before 9:00 AM. You will join an approximately 10‑person tissue culture/cell culture team in…