Research Analyst

Job Overview

The Immunology and Immunochemistry disciplines support large molecule drug development using ligand binding assays (LBA), such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), to measure large molecules and their immune responses. The main types of assays include Pharmacokinetic (PK) assays to measure drug and Immunogenicity assays to measure anti‑drug antibodies (ADA) and neutralizing antibodies (NAb). Other assay types performed are branched DNA (bDNA) and cell‑based assays.

An array of platforms—spectrophotometer, Meso Scale Discovery (MSD), Luminex and Gyrolab—support these assays. The team is responsible for method development, validation and routine sample analysis in both regulated and non‑regulated settings of non‑clinical and clinical studies.

• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisors and team members
• Assist with laboratory maintenance functions
• Independently perform laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations
• Assist with maintaining study‑specific inventory of consumables with oversight
• Write both study and non‑study deviations with minimal oversight
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight
• Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting and time‑management skills aligned with the needs of the operational area
• Assist in execution of routine sample analysis studies with oversight
• Assist in execution of method validation projects with oversight as needed
• Operate laboratory instruments with complete oversight
• Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience
• No previous experience required
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer skills commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system
• Ability to work extended hours beyond the normal work schedule, including evenings, weekends, extended shifts and/or extra shifts on short notice
• Ability to work under specific time constraints

• Must be able to perform general office and/or laboratory procedures requiring talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods, typing/entering data into a computer, using instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) per OSHA regulations and company standards
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• General office working conditions are quiet
• Must occasionally wear protective clothing and work near hazardous chemicals, biohazards or live animals with a risk of exposure to allergens or zoonotic diseases
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors and/or extreme temperature conditions
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa now or in the future

The pay rate for this role is $23.50/hour.

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