LifeSciences Research Associate II
LifeNet HealthAbout the role
LifeSciences Research Associate II
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Department: LifeSciences
Job Type: Full-Time
Clinical: Clinical
Shift: Mon-Friday 8:15AM-5PM
LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.
LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.
How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:
The LifeSciences Research Associate II participates in the planning, executing, documenting, analyzing, and reporting of research and validation efforts within our LifeSciences Division. This role develops new assays, test methods, and protocols pertaining to research objectives and analytical problem solving. Provides trainings on new or revised test methods, assays, processing procedures, and equipment/instrument operations. The position requires fundamental knowledge and experience with sterile technique and cell culture, biochemical assays (MTT, ATP, LDH), and basic laboratory skills such as pipette operation, use of analytical balance, plate readers, and microscopes. The job also requires the ability to function under good laboratory practices (GLP). The job will provide support to client projects entering the laboratory under the supervision of the laboratory manager. Therefore, the ability to summarize data from experiments is also important.
What you’ll do:
Experimental Procedures: Conducts experiments independently to support new products and
technology development, including associated process/equipment development and optimization in
compliance with LifeNet policy, LifeNet procedures, and Good Laboratory Practices. Develops
protocols and experimental designs with minimal supervision required to support assigned research,
including cell culture responsibilities, as well as product development, manufacturing, and validation
initiatives. Leads troubleshooting activities for ongoing projects and experimental procedures including
graft production and assays.
Data Handling and Interpretation: Makes detailed observations, documents and analyzes data,
interprets results, and summarizes collected data into effective technical reports under minimal
supervision. Assists in analytical problem solving to overcome obstacles related to research activities
and departmental processes. Assists in preparation of client reports or manuscripts.
Assays/Protocol: Develops new assays, test methods, and protocols pertaining to research
objectives as needed. Writes and modifies test method SOPs and test method validation protocols and
reports as needed. Performs/participates on GLP studies.
Training: Supports establishment of essential training requirements related to processes and
equipment and provides effective training of staff on the operation of equipment and tools with high
complexity including knowledge of the underlying scientific principles. Mentor’s technicians and interns
Research: Conducts appropriate literature reviews when necessary to begin or support research
projects and reports. Provides timely and effective communication (written and oral) of procedures,
observations, and results. Reports status updates, technical status updates, and other work-related
activities within workgroups and across the organization.
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