Research Associate

Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Candidate shall under supervision performs basic research activities in a research laboratory and/or on research projects.
• The Candidate shall assists with designing experiments and preparing graphs and reports involving scientific data.
• The Candidate shall perform safety inspections, and assist in providing safety training and guidance to field personnel
• The Candidate shall performs safety inspections and assist in providing safety training and guidance to field personnel
• The Candidate shall provide technical leadership for the protected culture team in Brazil and create an environment for individuals to develop and succeed
• The Candidate shall drive continuous improvement and ensure all Quality Management System procedures are followed
• The Candidate shall assist in computer related activities and provide support for testing activities such as operation of shelling systems, seed counters, and seed packaging
• The Candidate shall manage different nursery operations, seeding, management of plants, crossing, self-pollinating, data collection, harvest, etc
• The Candidate shall assist in other projects and perform other duties as requested
• The Candidate shall perform research and/or development work under the guidance of an Investigator, Associate Investigator or Assistant Investigator
• The Candidate shall manage research projects. Working with assigned analysts, formulate a project plan, establish a check-in process, coordinate research, and manage a schedule
• The Candidate shall organize and supervises work of Research Assistants and/or temporary employees ensuring work is performed in safe and efficient manner
• The Candidate shall the research manager and ARS team to maintain and report metrics, contract services, improve workflows, and submit reports to funders and other sources
• The Candidate shall trains, organizes and supervises work of Research Assistants and/or temporary employees ensuring work is performed in safe and efficient manner
• The Candidate shall assist research Managers in designated tasks that might include resource management, entering project detail into internal systems, incentive management
• The Candidate shall handle and analyzes a variety of samples from cell line development, cell culture/media development, purification development and ADC process development.
• The Candidate may perform additional duties as required.

Requirements:
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: US Citizenship

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or a post-graduate degree

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• The Candidate should have four/five/six years of research experience
• The Candidate should have Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or health standards.
• The Candidate should have Planning and scheduling.

Travel may be required for this position