Research Associate
Absorption

Job Info

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Absorption Systems, a preclinical Contract Research Organization is seeking a Research Associate I to join our growing company. The Research Associate I will work as part of a team in a lab environment to complete client-driven projects.

Primary responsibilities include:

• General laboratory tasks including buffer preparation, sample logging and handing, shipping samples to or for clients, equipment maintenance, lab maintenance, and ordering supplies
• Sample analysis following established SOPs
• Performing GLP/cGMP assays
• Assist in the development and Validation of new assays.
• Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all laboratory-related processes
• Providing technical assistance to assigned research staff
• Providing high-quality documentation of all lab-related activities, including, for example, assay batch record, sample inventory, etc.
• Maintaining regular communication with scientists, study director, and other project staff
• Adhering to all laboratory standards as defined in each written SOP

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with 0-3 years of industry experience
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, cell-based assay, FLOW, and ELISpot techniques is critical
• Experience with ELISA, enzymatic assays, western blots, and Luminex techniques is desired
• Experience with GLP and cGMP as well as assay development and validation is preferred
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team to complete projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work under supervision in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills are required, must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (formulas, graphs, and charts), and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Absorption Systems cares about our work community and offers a variety of benefits allowing employees the opportunity to customize a comprehensive benefits package that meets their personal needs.

About Absorption Systems, a Pharmaron Company

Absorption Systems, founded in 1996, assists pharmaceutical and medical device companies in identifying and overcoming ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion and Toxicity) barriers in the development of drugs, biologics and medical devices. Additionally, Absorption Systems goes deep into each of those areas, offering in vitro, in situ and in vivo models to assess the properties in question. The company's mission is to continually develop innovative research tools that can be used to accurately predict human outcomes or to explain unanticipated human outcomes when they occur. Absorption Systems has facilities in Exton, PA, San Diego, CA, and Boston, MA to serve customers throughout the world.

Alongside of our enthusiasm for science and research, we have a passion to see each and every one of our employees grow and succeed both personally and professionally. We encourage our employees to continually enhance their ability to contribute to the success of the organization and advance their careers. Absorption Systems is committed to creating an environment where individuals are encouraged to grow and work in collaboration with each other while being passionate about innovation. The professional culture of our organization is a goal oriented environment full of internally driven and motivated professionals. Our company is unique in the fact that there is freedom for autonomy to execute and the ability for each employee to grow in directions that align their individual aspirations with company growth.

Absorption Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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