Position Title: Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Microbiology
Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship
Location: Union, New Jersey
Job Description: Provide support for the company’s research activities in molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics and microbiology, including projects to support the preclinical development of novel antibiotics. Work includes assay development and screening in molecular diagnostics, next generations sequencing, BSL2 microbial research, including susceptibility testing and genetic engineering, mechanism of action studies and new assay development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting microbiological assays to determine the antibacterial, antiviral, and/or antifungal potency of new compounds for preclinical drug development.
- Microbial strain engineering through molecular techniques.
- Preparation and analysis of NGS samples
- Basic immunological screening (i.e. ELISA)
- Conducting in vitro / enzymatic mechanism of action experiments defining antimicrobial activity.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform experiments independently and/or in collaboration with other scientists as appropriate.
- Ability to prepare solutions, perform routine weight to molarity conversions and routine dilution calculations.
- Performing routine lab maintenance tasks
- Analyzing, interpreting and summarizing data for presentation to team.
- Reviewing primary literature, generating, revising and reviewing lab records, experimental protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), experimental reports and computer databases in accordance with the guidelines
- Maintaining accurate and current experimental records and laboratory notebook.
Qualifications:
- Research Associate; BS with 3-5 years experience or MS with 2-4 years experience.
- Senior Research Associate: MS with 5 years of experience.
- Strong laboratory experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry required.
- Prior experience in molecular diagnostics, biochemical assay development, NGS desired.
- Experience with tissue culture, mass spectrophotometry analysis and immunological assays a plus.
- Ability to work independently, and flexibly in a fast-paced research environment.
- Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A proven ability to solve problems, multi-task, and accomplished goals in a time-sensitive manner.
- Excellent writing and communication skills as well as proven ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment are essential.
Benefits:
Competitive pay, comprehensive benefit packages
To apply:
Please email a cover letter and CV
For more information about ILSE, please visit: www.ilsebio.com
ILSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Education:
Experience:
- Research: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Union, NJ 07083: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person