Research Assistant II
Research associate job at Kelly Services
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a **_Research Assistant II near Cleveland, OH._** **Contract role (~6-9 months)** **Shift** : Part Time 20 hours from 3pm - 7pm Monday - Friday **Pay:** Based on experience Objective** Under general supervision, the Research Assistant II will support the smooth and professional operation of the Cytometry & Microscopy Shared Resource (SR). The role involves assisting users with cytometric and microscopic data acquisition, data analysis, cell sorting services, and executing experiments under supervision when full-service support is requested. The Research Assistant II is also responsible for maintaining core instruments in good operating order, following manufacturer specifications.
**Essential Functions**
1. Plan and execute research projects according to general plans, providing technical expertise on instrument operation to users for cell sorting and data acquisition.
2. Conduct experiments and collaborate with users to process, stain, execute, and analyze projects that support research manuscripts and grant applications.
3. Assist in developing and refining techniques, procedures, and methods to improve data acquisition accuracy and efficiency for users.
4. Collect and analyze quality control, maintenance, and performance test data for cytometers, cell sorters, and related instruments. Validate instrument usage time prior to invoicing and process data for users as needed.
5. Oversee inventory management, including monitoring instrument schedules and communications.
6. Train new staff and users on instrument operation and protocol development; coordinate and facilitate service contracts.
7. Maintain consumable inventory, order supplies, and prepare necessary reagents.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of related experience, or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 2-4 years of related experience.
**Required Skills**
1. Solid understanding of biology, cytometry, and microscopy concepts, practices, and procedures.
2. Capability to perform essential functions listed above.
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with various stakeholders.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within and outside the department.
5. Effective organizational skills; ability to multitask, prioritize, and pay attention to detail.
6. Willingness and capacity to learn rapidly and work with decreasing supervision.
7. Strong team collaboration abilities.
8. Dependable work ethic and consistent attendance.
9. Analytical skills for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
10. Adaptability to a fast-paced, changing environment and shifting priorities.
11. Initiative for timely completion and follow-up of assigned tasks.
12. Advanced IT skills and experience with complex software.
13. Ability to interpret instructions and follow established guidelines.
14. Proficiency in operating basic and complex laboratory equipment.
15. Technical competence with Microsoft Office and other software programs or databases.
16. Ability to learn and adhere to all safety procedures related to bloodborne pathogens and chemicals.
**Working Conditions**
+ General laboratory environment with possible exposure to hazards including biological materials, chemicals, radiation, and lasers.
+ Use of required personal protective equipment (gloves, coat, eyewear) at all times.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (********************************************************************* for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly Science & Clinical?
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About Kelly
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Research Scientist
Piscataway, NJ jobs
Onsite in 909 River Road Piscataway, NJ 08854
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (with some flexibility)
Reason for request: Lab development, stability, data integration/analysis work
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform appropriate Lab practices and procedures for making product formulation and testing of products. Follow product stability protocols. Maintain, monitor, validate and calibrate lab equipment, as necessary. Prepare reports, collect data analysis, and communicate progress and completion of tests to leadership. Maintain good record keeping habits.
Responsibilities include:
Lead the development and implementation of new toothpaste formulas for North America - under the hello and Tom's of Maine brands.
Be the R&D point of contact for commercial teams for hello and Tom's key innovation.
Lead experimental designs to help identity launch formulations and production processes.
Make lab and pilot batches of formulations for stability testing and customer sampling.
Support Pilot Plant batches by preparing batch sheets, requesting raw materials, pre-weighing materials and batch execution.
Support plant trial batches at various North America locations as needed.
Manage multiple stability studies at the lab, pilot and plant scale, working with support groups (analytical, flavor, micro, etc) to deliver samples and follow up on results.
Create/maintain all required R&D documentation to ensure flawless, high quality commercialization.
This may include R&D project timelines, formula databases, tech transfer checklists, proof of claims documents, registration documents, NODs, change control documents and technical justifications.
Manage independent projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve key project goals and influence beyond your network
Create and maintain all required documentation under GMP/GLP per FDA/ICH guidelines as required.
Validate new raw material suppliers and packaging as required.
Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
Work on multiple tasks with changing priorities.
Make day-to-day recommendations and escalate issues regarding formula development.
Stay abreast of supplier and competitor's new developments.
Abide by and follow all company standard operating procedures (SOPs) including those for product development, regulatory and safety.
Deliver effective presentations of technical data and project status.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or MS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science or related fields.
4+ years of experience developing and/or implementing consumer products.
Experience scaling up formulations from the lab through pilot or manufacturing scale.
Technical understanding of related chemistry and science (for example: active deliveries, emulsions, surfactants, rheology, liquid chemistry)
Strong knowledge of ingredient chemistry to be able to understand how the interdependencies and interactions of raw material components affect formulation and process performance
Able to multi-task and coordinate various simultaneous projects
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated but able to work well within a team environment
Knowledge of cGMP /GMP and GLP
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Google suite, SAP, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of equipment and procedures for making oral care formulations
Experience running stability studies for OTC/Drug products
Experience & understanding of producing formulations at the manufacturing scale.
Experience with claim substantiation.
Strong project planning and management experience
Knowledge of Regulatory environment in North America and across the globe
Knowledge of ICH/FDA guidelines for stability and testing of new drug products
Other Required Experience/Qualifications:
Previous laboratory experience preferred.
Must have hands-on experience with laboratory instruments.
Must be able to learn new procedures in a short period of time.
Must be able to follow SOPs and obtain reliable and accurate data.
Must be able to document data consistently and accurately.
Must be able to perform routine tasks daily
Associate Researcher
Thousand Oaks, CA jobs
In Thousand Oaks, the Automated Screening Platforms/ High-Throughput Assays group in the Lead Discovery & Targeted Protein Degradation organization is seeking a temporary contract worker for a laboratory based on-site role to provide assay reagent preparation for screening assay delivery. The desired team member will primarily contribute to a high demand for routine cell culture (expansion, banking and quality-control) of various mammalian cell lines. Responsibilities will also include collaborating with robotic platform operators to execute high-throughput cell-based & biochemical assays, in support of small molecule therapeutic discovery research pipeline & platform projects. Additional tasks include general laboratory maintenance activities such as preparing media & buffers, ordering/ stocking reagents & consumables. Training will be provided to use assay information management software applications (electronic lab notebook) and as needed utilization of laboratory instrumentation to deliver on job responsibilities.
Daily activity will vary day-to-day but in scope activities include:
1. Perform routine maintenance of mammalian cell lines (expansion, aliquoting, cryobanking)
2. Routine preparation of assay reagents to support screening on automated screening platforms
3. Order, prepare, and maintain laboratory reagents & consumables to perform assays
4. As needed, offline assay validation experiments in 384- and 1536-well plate format
An ideal candidate will have experience with mammalian cell culture techniques. Additionally, candidates should be detail-orientated, highly motivated, team player and a quick learner with a strong background in life sciences, molecular & cellular biology, and/or biochemistry. Experience in a laboratory setting developing and performing microtiter plate based biochemical & cell-based assays, including familiarity with luminescence-based, TRF, ALPHA, &/or high-content imaging assays is preferred. Experience with software programming skills (Python), or using AI agents (Copilot, ChatGPT) are beneficial but not required.
MS or Bachelor in biological sciences.
Agentic AI Researcher - PhD
Mountain View, CA jobs
Research and Implementation of the research for future mobility services
Developing innovative solutions that advance AI/ML systems for mobility services
Conducting applied research in Agentic AI, including agent design, orchestration strategies, tool integration, and communication protocols
Conducting research on AI safety and alignment topics
Identifying research gaps and propose novel solutions to enhance performance, reliability, and adaptability of agent-based systems
Prototyping frameworks and algorithms in Python using tools such as AutoGen, LangChain, or custom orchestration layers
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with a focus on AI / Machine Learning
Research experience in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI Safety and Alignment
Research experience with Foundational (LLMs, VLMs, and other large-scale AI architectures), including fine-tuning, evaluation, and application to domain-specific tasks
Proficient programming skills in Python and common libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, Pytorch, etc.)
Ability to engage in general research activities such as defining problems and issues to be addressed, finding, and using research data, and being able to make recommendations and findings in writing and presentations
Media Researcher
New York, NY jobs
Our Client, multinational mass media and entertainment company, is looking for someone to join their team as an Ad Sales Researcher!
**This is a hybrid 10 week contract role that takes place in NYC**
Required Skills &Experience
6+ years experience as a researcher at a media brand or agency. Supplier-side experience a plus.
Expertise in leading, designing, executing, and reporting primary market research.
Strategic thinker with strong interest in advertising/media research, consumer behavior, and media usage.
Experience mining large data sets and using data to tell clear and compelling stories.
Experience with survey scripting and/or data analysis platforms like Qualtrics, Decipher, Quantilope, DisplayR, Crunch.io)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
Team player with very strong communication and interpersonal skills. Focused on cultivating and growing strong internal and external relationships.
Capable of handling multiple projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
What You Will Be Doing
Design and implement quantitative and qualitative research initiatives for the portfolio of NBCU brands.
Partner with cross-functional teams to help identify relevant business issues, research objectives and hypotheses to land on the right methodological approach, with the ultimate goal of driving advertiser demand with those insights.
Craft research instruments like surveys, discussion guides, and banner plans while managing fieldwork, analyzing data, and extracting core insights.
Synthesize and interpret large datasets to develop new perspectives on consumer viewing behavior, while also leveraging third party data to contextualize and amplify the learnings.
Uncover insights in an agile, dynamic business environment via multi-methodological approaches, inclusive of AI-based tools.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
AI Technology Researcher : 199207
Greenville, SC jobs
NO Corp to Corp or 3rd party Recruiter submittals, please.
W2 Contract with Full Time hours
Client Title: AI & Emerging Technology Researcher : 199207
Hours: 8:00 AM until 5:00 pm w/ 1-hour lunch
Days: Monday through Friday
Term of Contract: Long-term/ongoing with no end date and could last up to 3 years.
Pay Range OR Rate:58.36-80.00 per hour.
PTO, Sick Pay, and Holiday Pay are offered.
What is a “must have”?
1) Internal Enablement & Training (Focused on continuous improvement and upskilling related to AI solutions across the organization.)
2) AI Integration Support for SAP (Assisting developers in implementing AI-driven enhancements within SAP systems. No prior knowledge of SAP AI tools (e.g., Joule) required.
3) Business-Driven AI Initiatives (Evaluating AI solution ideas proposed by business units. Conducting feasibility assessments and identifying resources for potential implementation.)
Must have: Logistics experience
Nice to have: SAP experience would be helpful
Onsite:
60% onsite/40% remote
Position Scope:
Accelerates and supports the ongoing activities in the field of IT Innovation and Emerging Technologies. Identifies and defines applications of emerging technologies to address business relevant challenges.
Designs and implements prototypes of applications including front- / back-end and machine learning components. Works with different company business units to understand the business demands with respect to Innovation and Emerging Technologies. Conducts advanced software engineering, analytical tasks, data preparation, machine learning models to enable company to improve its IT products, services and processes
Position Responsibilities:
Analyzes business critical data / processes and recommends improvements / highlights opportunities. Works with complex data / optimization / design problems and conducts advanced analytics tasks.
Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques.
Works with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
Works in collaboration with internal and external teams to identify opportunities for innovation and transition them to prototype and industrialization phase.
Develops custom data models and algorithms.
Coordinates with different functional teams to implement solutions.
Serves as internal consultant to other developers and engineers as needed, providing assistance in all phases of product life-cycle development.
Advises developers and engineers on emerging IT technologies and assists the team in process matters as related to development/support and provides the necessary on the job training and development of associates/contractors within the team.
Maintains accurate, meaningful and updated technical and non-technical documentation pertaining to all aspects of area(s) of responsibility.
Clearly communicates requirements, progress, goals and results to business partners with various levels of technical knowledge.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.
Education:
Bachelor degree in computer science, engineering, science, mathematics/statistics or related field. Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in computer science, mathematics/statistics or a related field (preferred).
Experience:
5+ years prior experience working in IT / software engineering with machine learning development
5+ years of knowledge of in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C++, C# 5+ years of experience in problem solving skills with an emphasis on IT product development
3+ years of knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques and their real-world advantages/drawbacks
3+ years of knowledge of a software engineering and architecture
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you are seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
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Applied Perception Scientist
Redmond, WA jobs
Applied Perception Scientist IV
Onsite - Redmond, WA
Our client is a leading research organization of world-class researchers, developers, and engineers, who collaborate to actively create a future where virtual and augmented reality become as indispensable as today's smartphones and personal computers.
The mission of the Virtual Reality Research Audio team is to engineer augmented audio that redefines human hearing capabilities. This will allow us to connect people by facilitating conversation in even the most challenging auditory environment.
We are seeking a contract applied research scientist specializing in the perception of tonal languages. This role is an integral part of our team, contributing to our research and development efforts. The ideal candidate will help us explore and understand individualized audio quality preferences and experiences, enabling us to tailor our technologies to meet unique user needs.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and drive research projects on speech quality, statistically analyze results and report findings.
Monitor problems, facilitate resolution, and proactively keep projects on track.
Implement and conduct pilot listening tests and other perceptual experiences.
Regularly report on project progress, dependencies and risks to stakeholders.
Support research scientists and engineers within the team.
Manage procurement projects for equipment and vendor services.
Willingness to "roll up sleeves" and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Proactive with ability to execute on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Track record of communicating research on speech perception, hearing sciences or auditory perception in an academic or industrial setting.
Experience with data collection with human participants.
Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment.
Experience with scientific programming languages such as Matlab, Python, C++, or R.
PhD degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with tonal languages.
PhD degree or equivalent experience.
Experience with AI generative speech.
Experience with modeling audio quality.
Pay range is $61 - $66 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
THE PROMISES WE MAKE:
At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey.
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Animal Research Technician
Athens, GA jobs
624561 Animal Research Technician
1 year contract - As vacancies become availalble, there will be a possibility of the assignment to be converted to a full time role.
Work schedule: M-F 8-4:30.
40 hrs/week.
Weekend OT required once a month.
Duties
Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with experimental protocol and Animal Welfare Act/Regulations, NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching, company policies and Veterinary Sciences standard operating procedures, and the fundamental requirements for AAALAC accreditation.
In addition, this individual assists with scientific procedures in accordance with study protocols, completes and maintains appropriate documentation associated with all job assignments, and provides equipment sanitation and facility maintenance.
This individual will work in an animal research laboratory setting under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions.
This person may provide guidance to junior team members as delegated by the Site Veterinarian or Group/Team Leader.
In addition, they may serve as site representative on site-specific committees and workgroups.
Duties & Responsibilities
Complies with applicable regulations and company policies.
Documents and maintains records of animal care, preventive medicine, USDA-required, and study protocol-driven documents.
Provides animal husbandry and care including provision of feed, water, and enrichment materials.
Maintains, adjusts, and repairs animal pens, feeders, drinking systems, and livestock handling equipment.
Performs cleaning and sanitation of animal rooms an equipment.
May provide supervision of junior team members upon delegation from Group/Team Leader or site management.
Restrains and manipulates animals for routine and emergency procedures.
Recognizes when animals are sick, distressed or otherwise abnormal and communicates these observations to the Site Veterinarian or Group/Team Leader.
Conducts daily animal health and welfare assessments.
Administers treatment to animals at the direction of the Site Veterinarian or delegate.
Conducts scientific clinical observations and disease outcome assessments.
May administer experimental treatment articles in accordance with study protocols.
Records all scientific information on documents provided with study protocols or standard department forms as appropriate.
Under supervision, may administer and monitor sedation, and may conduct euthanasia in accordance with study protocols and at direction of Site Veterinarian or delegate.
May perform site biosecurity functions including water system sanitation, bagged feed and fomite decontamination, and environmental auditing sample collection.
Assists with clinical R&D sample collection pre- and post-mortem in accordance with study protocols and direction of Investigator or delegate.
Sample types may include but are not limited to blood, feces, oral fluids, nasal, tonsillar, or laryngeal swabs, tissues, etc.
Assists with necropsies at direction of Site Veterinarian or delegate.
Skills
Physical Demands / Surroundings - This position requires the ability to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, noisy, humid, etc.) with a high priority focused on biosecurity, attention to detail, and timeliness.
Individual must demonstrate persistence and energy in a dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding work environment.
Some heavy lifting is required, and must be able to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.
Travel outside of local area is rarely required.
Must be willing to work directly with animals during ante-mortem and post-mortem procedures.
This person must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust.
Visual Demands - Must be able to read and see clearly.
Prescription eye wear is allowed.
Temperament / Mental Requirements - Must be able to maintain even temperament when working with livestock.
Position requires willingness to learn at a rapid pace.
Individual must be results oriented, cooperative, and a systematic thinker.
Must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary matrix environment and value the importance of teamwork.
Must exhibit sound judgment and analytical thinking.
This person must demonstrate ability to manage processes, projects, and to function well in a team or committee role.
Education
This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent degree (GED).
Pay Rate: $20/hr
Research Assistant
Boston, MA jobs
Clinical Research Assistant
Boston VA Research Institute
Position Type: Non-Exempt / Hourly, Full-Time/ In-person
Company Information
We are a Boston-based epidemiology and biomedical research organization seeking a full-time, in-person clinical research assistant for a research study examining a remotely delivered physical activity promotion and Tai Chi intervention for patients with COPD and/or heart failure at the VA Boston Healthcare System (West Roxbury campus).
General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Assistant supports all aspects of the research project(s), including technical, clinical and administrative duties including (but not limited to) recruitment and screening of research participants, conducting outcome testing and performing clinical assessments as detailed in the study protocol(s). The position requires careful attention to detail in collecting study data, and reliable and accurate execution of other required study-related tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator. The Research Assistant is responsible for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of research data and serves as the focal point for interactions among the research participants enrolled in the project(s). Training will be provided in the study techniques including all assessment methods.
There is opportunity for the candidate to actively participate in writing abstracts and research papers, and delivering scientific presentations. A successful candidate will gain valuable experience and knowledge working in all phases of the clinical research process, including study design and implementation, data collection with direct interactions with patients, regulatory oversight, and analysis and interpretation of results while embedded in a clinical, hospital setting. This position is ideal for someone wishing to gain hands-on experience in a clinical or health-related field. This is a unique opportunity for someone seeking a collaborative experience while receiving outstanding mentorship.
/Responsibilities
Responsible for managing study participant processing and flow from initial recruitment, informed consent and enrollment, and follow-up assessments.
Conducts surveys in-person and virtually using standardized survey instruments or specific assessment tools detailed in the study protocol(s).
Manages research data in REDCap per research protocol(s) and established SOPs.
Reviews and verifies research data ensuring appropriate data tracking, storage and security procedures are in place.
Compiles, prepares, and assists in developing reports for internal and external oversight entities.
Maintains integrity and confidentiality of data, private health information and personal identifying information.
Attends all study-related meetings.
Skills and Experience
Degree required: Minimum of BA, BSc that includes courses in biological, social, or public health sciences is preferred.
Previous research or clinical experience with human subjects is preferred but not required.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Knowledge of standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, REDCap, and standard audiovisual conferencing platforms such as Zoom.
Candidates seeking a 2-year commitment or greater are preferred.
The employee must be a resident of Massachusetts upon start date.
Please note we are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The candidate must reside in the state of Massachusetts for this position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described in this are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit for prolonged periods of time; stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position for a total of 40 hours per week.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire and periodic reappointment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.
Pay Range
Minimum $48,000.00, Midpoint $58,000, Maximum $68,000.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Cell Culture Scientist
Bethesda, MD jobs
Manufactures cell and gene therapies for phase I and II clinical trials; (2) processes hematopoietic stem cell grafts for transplantation; (3) develops new cell therapies; (4) performs in-process and lot release testing of cell and gene therapies; (5) develops new assays to test cell and gene therapies; and (6) prepares chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) documents for investigational new drugs (IND) and summary data for annual reports to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
ROLES / RESPONSIBILITES
Build and optimize a robust cGMP compliant platform for generation, expansion and cryopreservation of autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from peripheral blood derived CD34+ cells.
Differentiate iPSCs to retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) to develop an iRPE patch for a phase I clinical trial to treat "dry" age related macular degeneration.
Update and validate SOPs related to CD34 expansion, iPSC culturing, and RPE differentiation
Manage a day to day operation of GMP facility
Maintain iPSC colonies and freeze their early passages.
GMP and aseptic culturing of iPCSs and differentiation of patient iPSCs into Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and maintenance of those RPE cultures. This work will include:
Preparing media, supplements, and reagents needed cell culture work.
Maintaining the cell culture room biosafety level 2 standards and maintaining aseptic conditions in cell culture flow hoods, incubators, and prepare sterile tools needed for work with cell cultures.
The cell culture maintenance work will require working for short periods of times on the weekends and some holidays.
Work to characterize the iPSC colonies for their pluripotency. This will require:
Immunostaining of iPSCs, preparing RNA and cDNA from iPSCs, and Performing qRT-PCR assays.
Additionally they will perform three germ layer assay based functional characterization of iPSCs. This work will also include any cell types that act as control for his iPSC work.
Prepare regulatory documents for FDA and technology transfer
Coordinate transfer of lab-technology to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP suite)
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with the Contract Research Organization (CRO) in relation to the cell therapy project.
DESIRED BACKGROUND
· Prior cell culture experience is required
· Prior experience working in a cGMP environment is required
Decision Scientist-Retail
Burlington, NJ jobs
Senior Management Consultant- Retail
****Philadelphia, New Jersey or New York area and can commute to the client office
Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite is the one who empowers imagination with intelligence. Fractal has been featured as a Great Place to Work by The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work Institute and recognized as a ‘Cool Vendor' and a ‘Vendor to Watch' by Gartner.
Please visit Fractal | Intelligence for Imagination for more information about Fractal.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Decision Scientist in Retail, who is proficient with analytics consulting and solving complex business problems in the world of retail, particularly store operations, asset protection, merchandising and strategy.
Solve business problems using data-driven models (75%)
Take business problem and build structured analytical approaches to solving, inclusive of identifying needed data, analysis required, and strategy for synthesizing and presenting the analysis results
Design and build analytical solutions to enable recurring analysis of business performance
Effectively scope, size, and plan the development of analytical solutions and set expectations accordingly
Translate high level business problems into discrete questions that can be answered by using data-driven models
Identify opportunities to improve business performance through use of analytical approaches
Translate output of models into recommendations for how the business can operate differently
Collaborative Relationships (25%)
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams.
• Create a strong partnership with all areas of the organization that require interaction.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive implementation of recommendations from analysis
• Keep individual, division, and total company goals in mind when making decisions.
• Demonstrate and utilize strong communication skills in all interactions.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree with quantitative coursework (degree in math, science or relevant field); having an MBA is preferred but not required
Experience:
3-5 years of experience in analytics, management consulting, or merchandise planning is preferred
Experience with Statistical Analysis is preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills. Self-motivated, collaborative, with the desire to learn
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels
Highly strategic with an ability to take initiative, multi-task, and prioritize projects successfully to meet deadlines
Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate productively with many departments
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiency with clear storyboarding and data handling skills
Strong sense of business/retail math with working knowledge of statistical models like Regression/Clustering and Hypothesis Testing
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Working knowledge of R/Python for statistical modelling
Pay:
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $120,000 - $159,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.
Benefits:
As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take the time needed for either sick time or vacation.
Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
Formulation R&D Chemist
Summit, NJ jobs
A Product Development Scientist role involves a wide range of activities, including developing and optimizing new product formulations and processes, conducting laboratory testing and evaluations. Key responsibilities include batching several iterations, ensuring technical accuracy in product development through stability studies, and documentation. Working with the team, time management, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, strong communication, following the timeline.
Consumer Products - Skin Health
BA Degree
2 to 4 years' experience
Will need to go between Summit and Skillman office, 830-5
Skills required:
documentation work
organizing samples, delivering samples
batching exp
2 years of formulation exp
Skillman for batching - 5 days a week - majority of the role is in Skillman
paperwork done in summit (1 day in summit)
4 days Skillman and 1 day summit (depend on the workload and paperwork)
Timings : 8:30-5- Flexible
basic lab instruments
intern exp will also work
making 2 batches a day and 8 batches a week
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit ************************
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: I.Prudvi kumar
Email: *******************************
Internal Id: 25-50776
Associate Scientist
Thousand Oaks, CA jobs
The Attribute Sciences Digital and Engineering (ASDE) group provides scientific and technical engineering expertise in support of pipeline and commercial portfolio. This team applies advanced data & computational analytics to advance products across all stages of therapeutic development.
This position is part of the ASDE group and will support analytical assay templating and activity creation within Biovia electronic notebook system (ELN) for Attribute Science (AS) group within Process Development. Responsibilities will vary and include organizing and leading meetings with functional area teams to gather template, activity, and parser requirements. Once requirements are gathered the role will author, revise, and deploy assay templates and activities. Additional responsibility of the role will be implementing jobs aids, user support, and troubleshooting/revision post-release.
Position Responsibilities:
• Interface with scientists across AS organization to understand requirements for assay workflows.
• Develop and maintain Biovia ELN assay templates and activities
• Troubleshoot issues in collaboration with scientists, ELN Support team and Biovia.
• Provide training and job aid documentation for scientists.
Basic Qualifications
• Master's degree
OR
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of scientific or engineering experience
OR
• Associate's degree and 6 years of scientific or engineering experience
OR
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of scientific or engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with execution of lab instrument assays
• Experience with Biovia or other ELN software platforms
• Proficiency with Excel for spreadsheet section in templates
• Ensure FAIR data practices are followed when creating templates
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to deliver high quality results in a timely manner
• Proactive in seeking feedback and engagement with teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal direction
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs
• Ability to multi-task and function in a dynamic environment
REMOTE ROLE
Associate Scientist
San Diego, CA jobs
Representative responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
Collaborate with research, analytical development and process development teams to develop, qualify/validate AAV gene therapy cell-based biological potency assays, protein chemistry assays, and molecular biology assays for process monitoring and drug product release, specifically droplet digital PCR, HPLC, ELISA, culture of primary mammalian cells, and cell based potency assays.
Participate in developing timelines, protocols and reports for assay transfers, qualifications / validations.
Author and review QC analytical SOPs, protocols, and reports as needed
Ensure the timely execution of all routine QC testing, data review, and preparation of summary reports
Perform quality management activities such as deviation, CAPA, change control, investigation of OOS, OOT and anomalous results within the company QMS according to established procedures.
Maintain QC laboratory, track critical reagents and equipment logbooks, and ensure all the equipment is calibrated
Skills:
Seeking a QC Scientist I with broad knowledge and expertise in cell-based potency assays, molecular biology assays, and chemical/biochemical assays as applied to AAV gene therapy products. The QC Scientist will be involved method development and/or method transfer. The QC Scientist will author and execute phase appropriate qualification/validation protocols and reports of QC methods to support product release and stability. The role will perform analysis on characterization, lot release and stability samples for clinical phase AAV Gene Therapy products.
Education:
BS or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience
Experience in pharmaceutical industry with a GMP testing focus, ideally covering the analytical method and testing lifecycle from development through commercial drug product testing, with experience in a GMP QC release testing role
Experience in an FDA-regulated environment
Entrepreneurial spirit, with strong willingness to take on new challenges required to bring novel medicines to the clinic
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience with JMP statistical software a plus.
Associate Scientist Engineer I
Lake Forest, IL jobs
1. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific field
2. Previous research and/or laboratory experience
3. Proficiency in equipment design, optimization, and troubleshooting
4. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills
5. Exposure to process chemistry, modeling/simulation, and data analysis software
Description:
In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting our team of seasoned scientists and engineers, contributing to lab-based projects that drive innovation and excellence. Our team is responsible for progressing the dermal filler product portfolio by designing and developing cutting edge products in our pipeline and optimizing existing commercial products, ensuring they meet both company and industry standards. You will have the opportunity to contribute to product development and innovation work in a large, global organization, participating in meaningful projects that have a tangible impact on our business and the broader market.
Microbiology Technician
Frederick, MD jobs
We are seeking a Quality Control Microbiology Tech - I for a very important client.
Seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a QC Microbiology Technician in our new commercial cell therapy production center located in El Segundo CA. You will work with the Quality Control team in supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy. This position provides Quality Control micro biological testing for clinical and commercial manufactured product, responsible for product testing, utility testing and environmental monitoring.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Perform environmental monitoring of clean rooms
- Collect water samples
- Perform micro biological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading
- Perform visual inspection of final product
- Data entry and trend data
- Assist in investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results, address and manage deviations related to micro procedures.
- Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
- Perform other duties as required
The candidate will possess the following qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology preferred with 1+ years of Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring experience
- Experience in the application of micro biological techniques such as air monitoring, water testing, surface monitoring, genus and species identification of various microbes
- Experience in aseptic techniques and clean room operations-
- Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas, and lift approximately 25 lbs.
- Ability to pass vision exam for visual inspection
- Knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
- Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
- Ability to be flexible with schedule, and work overtime as needed
Associate Scientist
Santa Monica, CA jobs
We are looking for a Research Scientist - Bioinformatics II for a very important client.
Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of a Research Scientist in a Pharmacokinetics Analyst role is to add to and enhance the ability of the drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics department to support discovery and development project teams. The specific responsibilities are as follows.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Essential Functions:
• Prepare biological samples (plasma, tissues, and cells) for analysis.
• Analyze samples using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
• Develop/review analytical methods and troubleshoot as needed.
• Consistently recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes.
• Process, record, and manage experimental data.
• Summarize results in memo, report, and/or slide formats.
• Participate in group meetings, present results, and interpret data.
• Understand and follow standard operating protocols and laboratory requirements to conduct work safely.
• Prepare/review data reports for regulatory filings.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities.
• Collaborative and able to work in a team oriented, dynamic, and innovative environment.
• Strong motivation, attention to detail, and ability to think independently.
• 1-2 years of experience with a PhD degree in Chemistry, Pharmacokinetics, or other relevant life science disciplines.
• Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize bioanalytical assays as needed.
• Ability to perform pharmacokinetic analysis is desirable.
• Must be able to work effectively on multiple programs as well as have the flexibility to shift priorities while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills including MS Office, GraphPad Prism, Watson LIMS, and Phoenix Winnonlin are desirable.
Required Years of Experience: 1-2 Years of Experience
Top 3 Required Skill Sets: Liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and bioanalysis.
Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: Pharmacokinetics, non-compartmental analysis, and animal operation.
Unique Selling Point of this role: an interdisciplinary position with great learning and growing opportunities.
R&D Technician
San Jose, CA jobs
Ultimate Staffing is currently seeking a R&D Technician to join a client in San Jose, CA. This is a contract to hire role.
R&D Technician - Clean room environment
Responsibilities:
· Handle air- and moisture-sensitive materials in gloveboxes, dry rooms, or fume hoods with proper PPE.
· Operate cell assembly tools, heated antechambers, press equipment, and metrology tools while closely following standard operating procedures (SOPs), including setup, cleanup, and troubleshooting.
· Collaborate with engineers and technicians to continuously improve processes.
· Accurately and promptly document experiment details and pass-downs.
· Prepare, measure, package, and document samples for materials testing.
· Shift: Mon-Fri, 6:30-3 M-F and Shift 1:00-9:30 M-F
Requirements:
· High school diploma with 1+ years of experience in an R&D laboratory or manufacturing environment.
· Ability to work in dry rooms and gloveboxes, requiring fine motor skills for extended periods, standing, reaching, twisting motions with hands, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
· Strong attention to detail; ability to follow procedures and safely handle chemicals.
· Adaptability to evolving processes and enthusiasm for learning new techniques.
· Clear written and verbal communication skills to logically convey observations and thought processes.
· Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
· Proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
· Experience working in gloveboxes and/or dry rooms.
· Familiar with metrology tools and techniques (image tools, radiograph and etc)
· Experience in cell assembly.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
R&D Technician
San Jose, CA jobs
Ultimate Staffing is currently seeking a R&D Technician to join a client in San Jose, CA.
Shift 6:30 PM- 6:30 am Sat-Tue or Shift 6:30 PM- 6:30 am Wed- Sat
Requirements:
· High school diploma with 1+ years of experience in an R&D laboratory or manufacturing environment.
· Ability to work in dry rooms and gloveboxes, requiring fine motor skills for extended periods, standing, reaching, twisting motions with hands, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
· Strong attention to detail; ability to follow procedures and safely handle chemicals.
· Adaptability to evolving processes and enthusiasm for learning new techniques.
· Clear written and verbal communication skills to logically convey observations and thought processes.
· Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
· Proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
· Experience working in gloveboxes and/or dry rooms.
·Familiar with metrology tools and techniques (image tools, radiograph and etc)
·Experience in cell assembly.
1. 12 hr schedule working on process tools
2. Perform tasks as defined by engineers
3. Run process tools as per SOP and work on HMI operated systems
4. Identify product quality during processing and gather process details and upload to data recording systems
5. Able to work in a team environment and individually manage processes
6. Should be able to learn and get trained to handle operating tools
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Scientist-LCMS
Auxvasse, MO jobs
$60-70K (Base)
Auxvasse, MO - onsite
About The Role
You will assist in daily activities and operation of the Laboratory Sciences department including equipment maintenance, stocking supplies and general cleaning. You will also support and perform data collection activities including primarily focused on mass-spectrometry.
What You'll Do Here
Prepare materials, including animal blood and tissues, for analytical assays (e.g., ligand binding assays, flow cytometry, cell-based assays, mass-spectrometry, as assigned) and perform the assays according to Protocol or other guiding documents with accurate documentation.
Maintain and document chain of custody for specimens, reagents, controls, and samples in the laboratory.
Maintain and update facility records related to the laboratory and its analyses.
Review laboratory records, procedures and study data for completeness and accuracy.
Document deviations to laboratory procedures and study protocols and unforeseen circumstances in a timely manner and provide input for corrective actions.
Assist in calibration, optimization, maintenance, and collection of data from analytical instruments.
Follow the clients Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensure compliance with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC guidelines, and can identify areas for improvement.
Perform routine laboratory maintenance (including cleaning, stocking supplies, equipment maintenance tasks, etc.).
What You'll Need to Succeed
Must have a Masters with 2-3 years in a GLP environment
Must have GLP experience
LCMS experience
Problem solving and analysis
Time management and organizational skills