Analyst I/ii - Immunoassay

Engineering · Durham, United States

Job description

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

Are you passionate about advancing scientific research and making a meaningful impact? We're on the lookout for a talented and dedicated individual to join our dynamic team as a an Analyst I/II supporting immunoassay (ADA/PK) development. As a key member of our innovative research team, you will play a crucial role in contributing to groundbreaking discoveries. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated understanding of working in a laboratory setting using immunoassay platforms like ELISA and MSD.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Run assays independently
  • Adhere to provided method/directive
  • Prepare buffers
  • Use LIMS system
  • Participate in sample analysis
  • Pipetting
  • Adhere to safety requirements
  • Keep accurate inventory of supplies for assays
  • Responsible for accurate record keeping with regard to sponsor's samples, data, and reports (documentation according to GxP guidelines)
  • Participate in assay development and validation

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Other duties as needed

Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Education/Experience (Analyst I):

  • Associate degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field; or equivalent experience in a scientific environment with more than two (2) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
  • Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with one (1) year experience in a scientific laboratory environment
  • -2 years' experience with Immunoassay platforms (ELISA, MSD).

Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Education/Experience (Analyst II):

  • Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with more than two (2) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
  • Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with more than one (1) year experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Skills:

  • Demonstrates use of multi-channel pipettes; Ability to calculate and make buffers.
  • Ability to carry out routine tasks accurately, following strict immunoassay (ADA/PK) methodology to carry out analysis, preparing samples and maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment.
  • Must work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints
  • Ability to take direction well and multi-task
  • Detail oriented and highly organized
  • Experience working in a GxP environment preferred for Analyst II
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word

Working Environment:

  • Primarily laboratory environment
  • Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
  • Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
  • Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
  • Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day
  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
  • Frequent mobility needed
  • Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 20 pounds
  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
  • Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
  • Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
  • Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
  • Ability to perform under stress and multi-task
  • Regular and consistent attendance

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

  • This is a full-time position
  • Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
  • Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required
  • Occasional travel required
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.