Research Associate - Biology

Research Associate
- Biology

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Title:

Research Associate
- Biology - II

Location:

Foster City, CA, United States

Description:

• Plans and executes assigned experiments that support research activities and project goals.
• Selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments.
• Collaborates with supervisory personnel to develop research methods.
• Recommends alternatives, researches new methods and techniques and proactively seeks out others to discuss potential solutions to problems.
• Participates in group meetings. Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
• Uses good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide insight into the processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks.
• Recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes.
• Develops skills in data analysis and ability to evaluate quality of data.

Essential Duties and

Job Functions:

• Technically proficient in the use of AKTA instruments and general column chromatography methods for recombinant protein and antibody purification.
• Experience with protein expression in bacterial and/or baculovirus expression systems a plus.
• Experience in molecular biology, including PCR, DNA subcloning, and site directed mutagenesis a plus.

Knowledge,

Experience and Skills:

• BS degree with 4+ years of experience or MS degree with 2+ years of experience in a related scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be goal-oriented, organized, motivated, and be able to work in a collaborative team-oriented setting