Clinical and Biotech Researcher

Overview

EpiVax is a breakthrough biotechnology company located in the heart of downtown - Providence in RI. We're actively seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant to add to our growing team. The Research Assistant position will be responsible for executing scientific research in the laboratory specifically related to the development of vaccines, therapeutic proteins in addition to maintenance of general laboratory functions.

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What You Will Do - The Research Assistant:

1. Performs day-to-day experimental activities, maintains detailed up-to-date laboratory

notebook, utilizes safe laboratory protocols;

2. • Maintains lab in clean and high-functioning condition;

3. • Adheres to experimental protocols required for product development and lab services

for clients;

4. • Follows guidelines on data entry, conservation and sharing;

5. • Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of the lab technology

base and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.

6. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for:

7. • Remaining current on relevant scientific and industry techniques;

8. • Interfacing with outside Associates on collaborative programs;

9. • Assisting the team with documenting and updating Standard Operating Procedures as

needed;

10. • Other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications, Skills and Competences - The Research Assistant should have strong theoretical and technical background of current laboratory assays and techniques in the areas of Immunology, Cell Biology, Virology and Molecular Biology. The Research Assistant should have strong communication skills and be current on industry trends.

In addition the Research Assistant will have

• Aseptic Technique.

• GLP documentation

• Familiarity with immunization protocols for studies in animal models.

• Mouse handling, Mouse cardiac bleeds, Mouse splenectomy, Mouse spleen and

Lymph node processing experience is strongly preferred.

• Experience in flow cytometry and flow analysis using FlowJo software.

• Familiarity with initiating and maintaining primary cell cultures.

• SDS Page, Cytometric Bead Array, Binding Assays, ELISA, ELIS

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How to apply?

1.      Candidates can submit update CV-Work history; hr@albertagas.org

 2.     Provide 5 character references (a person, or persons), that can be contacted to give a statement of the employee's good qualities values, and work ethics using the following information:

•          Referee’s Name

•          Referee’s Tel Contact:

•          Referee’s Email Contact:

•          Referee’s Office/Work Designation:
  

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