Requisition ID 13586BR
Title Research Associate (Cellular Immunology)
Job Category Research & Development
Job Description Provide technical support to the Cellular Immunology team within the Novo Nordisk Research Center. Provide excellent experimental skills in the analysis of different types of immune cells in cell-based assays to support development of biological therapeutics in autoimmune & inflammatory diseases. Incumbents have responsibility for research experiments and data integrity, as assigned by management. Incumbents must be able to design and implement an experiment based on an overall description of the intended outcome.
Relationships:
Reports to the Department Head. Internal relationships include on-site research scientists.
Essential Functions:
Achieve business goals, share learnings, knowledge and skills and promote cross-functional teamwork.
Complete assignments requiring a good knowledge of techniques and practices related to the research area.
Ensure data integrity of NNIRC. Conduct data collection, interpretation and ensure proper documentation of experimental data. Maintain laboratory notebooks.
Identify the correct methods and perform manual calculations for sample preparation.
In close collaboration with the research scientist, design and perform laboratory research experiments.
Manage site inventory. Order laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintain the laboratories and perform other job related duties as assigned.
Perform in vitro research to support multiple drug discovery efforts.
Provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in support of the research projects.
Additional requirements:
Approximately 5% overnight travel
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime
Key success factors (Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills):
BS with 2 years of relevant experience from basic research or the pharmaceutical industry required. Qualified incumbents could also be entry level MS graduates.
Computer proficiency and the ability/interest to learn new software programs required.
Excellent skills in collecting data and accurately maintaining laboratory notebooks required.
Experience working with human and animal (mouse) blood, tissues and/or cells as well as proper handling of biohazard material required.
Good understanding of immunology and immunological assays, including but not limited to ELISpot, immune cell functional assays, and ELISA/Luminex required.
Experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry required.
Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Strong technical skills.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Department NNRC - CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY
Position Location US - Seattle, WA
City Seattle
State/Provinces US - WA
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree Required
Percent Travel 0 - 10%
Title Research Associate (Cellular Immunology)
Job Category Research & Development
Job Description Provide technical support to the Cellular Immunology team within the Novo Nordisk Research Center. Provide excellent experimental skills in the analysis of different types of immune cells in cell-based assays to support development of biological therapeutics in autoimmune & inflammatory diseases. Incumbents have responsibility for research experiments and data integrity, as assigned by management. Incumbents must be able to design and implement an experiment based on an overall description of the intended outcome.
Relationships:
Reports to the Department Head. Internal relationships include on-site research scientists.
Essential Functions:
Achieve business goals, share learnings, knowledge and skills and promote cross-functional teamwork.
Complete assignments requiring a good knowledge of techniques and practices related to the research area.
Ensure data integrity of NNIRC. Conduct data collection, interpretation and ensure proper documentation of experimental data. Maintain laboratory notebooks.
Identify the correct methods and perform manual calculations for sample preparation.
In close collaboration with the research scientist, design and perform laboratory research experiments.
Manage site inventory. Order laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintain the laboratories and perform other job related duties as assigned.
Perform in vitro research to support multiple drug discovery efforts.
Provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in support of the research projects.
Additional requirements:
Approximately 5% overnight travel
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime
Key success factors (Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills):
BS with 2 years of relevant experience from basic research or the pharmaceutical industry required. Qualified incumbents could also be entry level MS graduates.
Computer proficiency and the ability/interest to learn new software programs required.
Excellent skills in collecting data and accurately maintaining laboratory notebooks required.
Experience working with human and animal (mouse) blood, tissues and/or cells as well as proper handling of biohazard material required.
Good understanding of immunology and immunological assays, including but not limited to ELISpot, immune cell functional assays, and ELISA/Luminex required.
Experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry required.
Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Strong technical skills.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Department NNRC - CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY
Position Location US - Seattle, WA
City Seattle
State/Provinces US - WA
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree Required
Percent Travel 0 - 10%