Senior Research Associate, Multiplex Bead Assay Development - 21426

Simply Biotech

San Diego, CA 92127, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Science

Full Time

Job Description

Senior Research Associate, Multiplex Bead Assay Development - Simply Biotech

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting biotech company?! Then we have got the right team for you! In this role, you are responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Senior Research Associate, Multiplex Bead Assay Development in San Diego, CA who possesses:

Strong, demonstrated ELISA experience
Bachelor's degree with 3+ years or Master's degree with 2+ years of related diagnostic development and R&D experience
Hands-on assay development, optimization, troubleshooting, and data analysis experience
Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
Lateral flow assay experience a plus
Design of Experiment (DOE) and ISO 13485 experience preferred

FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a hands-on Senior Research Associate to support development and optimization of a multiplex bead assay panel covering multiple disease targets. This role will independently perform assay development experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, propose follow-up experiments, maintain accurate laboratory documentation, and contribute to technical discussions with the project team. The ideal candidate will have strong ELISA experience, diagnostic development or R&D experience, excellent scientific judgment, and the ability to work independently at the bench while remaining collaborative, coachable, and eager to grow.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Performing standard assay development experiments independently
Developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting multiplex bead assays
Progressing assay development from one disease target to the next
Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data
Drawing conclusions from assay results and proposing appropriate follow-up experiments
Consulting with the project lead regarding major experimental deviations or technical challenges
Initiating research through literature review and review of historical project data
Contributing ideas and well-defined experiments to overcome technical challenges
Maintaining accurate and timely laboratory notebook records
Communicating assay development updates clearly to the project team
Supporting technical discussions and project planning activities
Assisting with external presentations and technical reports as needed
Drafting and following manufacturing protocols to support diagnostic assay production
Following applicable Quality Management System requirements
Working safely with human blood products and common laboratory chemicals
Supporting stocking and ordering of common laboratory reagents and supplies
Training and onboarding new laboratory team members on SOPs, equipment, and inventory as appropriate
Supporting continuous improvement of laboratory processes and assay development workflows
Performing other duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

Strong ELISA experience required
Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of related experience or Master's degree with 2+ years of related experience preferred for Senior Research Associate level
Candidates earlier in their careers with strong ELISA skills may also be considered at an appropriate Research Associate level
Diagnostic development experience required
Research and development experience required
Hands-on assay development experience required
Experience optimizing and troubleshooting laboratory assays preferred
Experience analyzing experimental data and determining appropriate next steps required
Experience working with one or more disease areas acceptable
Lateral flow assay experience preferred
Familiarity with Design of Experiment methodologies preferred
Experience implementing or working within ISO 13485 requirements preferred
Experience working within a Quality Management System preferred
Strong scientific documentation skills required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Strong presentation skills preferred
Strong attention to detail required
Excellent time management and prioritization skills required
Ability to work independently without continuous supervision required
Ability to work effectively within a diverse, collaborative team required
Strong initiative and willingness to take ownership of daily laboratory work
Ability to receive feedback, learn quickly, and continuously improve
Ability to work onsite full-time in San Diego, CA
No sponsorship available

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout laboratory and office environments as needed
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while performing laboratory experiments and reviewing data
Ability to use hands and fingers for pipetting, sample preparation, reagent handling, equipment operation, documentation, and standard laboratory tasks
Ability to perform detailed bench work requiring good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Ability to work with human blood products, laboratory chemicals, reagents, samples, and related biological materials
Ability to review experimental data, assay results, laboratory records, scientific literature, reports, and computer screens for extended periods
Ability to safely operate standard laboratory equipment
Ability to maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and electronic records
Ability to wear required PPE and follow all applicable laboratory, biosafety, chemical handling, quality, and safety procedures
Ability to maintain accuracy, focus, and attention to detail while performing repetitive and technically complex assay development activities

Salary Range: $73,000 to $90,000/year
More information can be found at www.simplybiotech.com.

\nCompany Description

Simply Biotech was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.