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Job Summary

The Associate Scientist performs research and testing within a CLIA-certified, high-complexity clinical testing and R&D laboratory. The primary responsibility is to assist in the development, validation, and implementation of advanced cell assays, while ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, validation, and implementation of cell pathway and signaling assays for human cells from various tissue sources and cell lines.
• Culture and prepare consistent batches of human cells for assays.
• Maintain multiple human cell samples grown under various laboratory conditions.
• Perform assays to identify and sort cell types by biomarkers.
• Perform genotypic and pathway characterizations for human cells.
• Collaborate with science directors to develop new assays or troubleshoot existing assays.
• Manage, organize, and maintain laboratory resources, instruments, procedures/protocols.
• Provide documentation control support, including cell assay R&D result records and procedures.
• Acquire competency in several clinical diagnostic procedures.
• Adhere and facilitate the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce assay variance and prevent equipment downtime.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements, follow laboratory standard operating procedures and CAP/CLIA regulations; adhere to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to carry out human cell experiments independently.
• Practical knowledge about human cell culture for performing live cell assays.

Experience

• Advanced degree in Cell Biology, Oncology, Translational or Systems Medicine, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5-8 years of industry experience developing activity-based live cell assays for small molecules depending on educational background.
• Experience developing assays using techniques like qPCR, flow cytometry, automated western blot, RNA-seq, plate-based fluorescent/luminescent assays, etc.

Skills

• Excellent organization skills capable of managing basic lab functions and documenting complex processes.
• Experience establishing a stable and productive environment through Quality Control, preventative maintenance, and standard operating procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.