Research Assistant Job at Zenith LifeScience, Santa Monica, CA

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  • Zenith LifeScience
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Position Summary

The Associate, Analytical Sciences will be responsible for the execution of routine testing, including but not limited to flow cytometry assays and cell-based cytotoxicity assays to characterize T cell therapy processes and products. Additionally, this role contributes to the daily operational tasks in the Analytical Sciences team. This role is based out of Santa Monica, CA and reports directly to the Senior Scientist, Analytical Science.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform routine analytical testing to characterize cell products or processes primarily using flow cytometry, live cell imaging, or luciferase assays.
  • Perform QC lot release testing of clinical batches, stability studies, and investigations for raw materials and drug products.
  • Participate in writing and revising test methods, SOPs and/or other documents as appropriate.
  • Participate in tracking assay results and test method performance parameters.
  • Assist in everyday operation of analytical laboratories, including but not limited to equipment management, lab maintenance and restocking, and reagent inventory.
  • Assist in building batch analysis dataset.
  • Support cross-functional projects with process development, manufacturing, quality control, and quality assurance groups.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Hands-on experience in performing and analyzing flow cytometry-based assays and/or cell-based assays is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented in both technical assay execution and data analysis.
  • Must be eager to learn and willing to ask questions.
  • Working knowledge in data visualization software (e.g. GraphPad Prism) is a plus.
  • Experience in molecular biology assay (e.g. qPCR or d(d)PCR) or ELISA is a plus.
  • Contract length: 12 months with the opportunity to be converted to full time employee.
  • Two open positions are available.

Education and Experience

  • BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience executing flow cytometry-based assay or cell-based assays is preferred.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. GMP, GLP, or CLIA) is a plus.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

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