Research Associate – II Location: Oceanside, CA Duration: 6 months with possible extension Description: Essential Duties and Job Functions: Under general supervision, develops and validates bioassays to support biological drug development. -Plans and executes assigned experiments that support Process Development activities and project goals. -Proactively seeks out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems. -Participates in group meetings to share test results. -Demonstrates ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes. -Develops skills in data analysis and ability to evaluate quality of data. -Operates scientific equipment (Plate reader and Softmax software for ELISA, cell culture techniques), selects appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments, and prepare related reports -Plans and organizes details of experiments with guidance. -Demonstrates good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide insight into the processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks. -Be able to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment. -Must have basic understanding of ELISA and cell based assays. -Responsible for data analysis using SoftMax Pro software and graphic display of data using Excel and Power Point presentation formats. Knowledge, Experience and Skills: 2+ years of experience with BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline. 1+ years of experience with MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline Recommend focusing on candidates with no more than 5 years experience Relevant & more recent experience - seeking more relevant industry experience (pharma) and more recent lab experience - too long of a gap from the lab will result in lengthy ramp up time Call Notes: In lab most of the time - testing refers to post downstream (testing drug potency). Not a Research Lab - this is internal sample testing. Not GMP level, but well controlled - need someone who is very precise & proficient. Max of 7 years experience in related role (will run into overqualification). Top Must haves: ELISA, cell culture (regular, not mammalian), ability to present/share/show results in group setting Experience with Softmax - preferred (will use daily) - however, similar software experience can be considered/trained Assays are monocline antibody track Team: Potency team - approx 25 on the entire team; this role will report up to a manager that provides the majority of direction (will not typically taking direction from multiple people)