Senior Research Associate
Organovo is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join the Therapeutics team. The Senior Research Associate would develop and conduct experimental conditions and workplans, design and implement animal studies investigating implantation of therapeutic tissues, perform general lab work including cell culture, preparation of 3D bioink, bioprinting, and maintenance and analysis of printed constructs, and assist in the preparation and writing of technical reports, grants and manuscripts.
Senior Research Associate Responsibilities:
Rodent handling and in vivo pharmacology, including compound administration, serum collection, surgical procedures, primary cell isolations, and necropsy
Basic bioprinter operation
Generation and maintenance of three-dimensional (3D) tissue constructs
Mammalian cell culture including initiation, propagation, and cryopreservation
Performing laboratory procedures and assays including protein/nucleic acid preparation, ELISA, qRT-PCR, and FACS
Basic data management and processing, communication of results, and record-keeping
Experimental design and planning
Analysis of bioprinted tissues and associated materials
Frequent work at local CRO site
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Senior Research Associate Skills and Experience:
BS with 5+ yrs, MS with 3+ yrs, Ph.D. with 1-3yrs of industry experience in drug/biologic R&D preferred
BS/MS/Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Microbiology, or closely related field
5+ years of animal handling experience
Animal surgical experience required
Demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture, particularly with primary cell lines and stem cells
Experience working in a clean room environment
Proficient in laboratory procedures such as protein/nucleic acid preparation, ELISA, qRT-PCR, and FACS
Capable of working independently and managing off-site activities
Experience in drug/biologic R&D preferred
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure
Able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary groups in a fast-paced work environment, and can also work well independently on established protocols / SOPs following training
Detail and task oriented
Positive attitude
Keeps calm under pressure
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions, responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position, and Organovo retains the discretion to modify functions, responsibilities, duties and skills at any time, including modifying the time devoted to such activities, deleting activities, and assigning other activities.
Organovo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 858-224-1000 for assistance.
