Research Assistant II (Biologics Research & Development, Immune-Therapeutics)

The Research Assistant II provides assistance to the Principal Investigator
and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting research participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned. The Research Assistant II will assist with report generation and project close-out support. The Research Assistant II will be responsible for the design, production and testing of monoclonal antibodies against malaria. This is an on-site position assigned to the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, located in Silver Spring, MD. A thorough government background check will be required. The project is aimed at developing monoclonal antibodies for prevention of malaria. The team is looking for individuals with experience working with and developing monoclonal antibodies. The work will involve mammalian cell expression, conducting purification of antibodies and Fab fragments, evaluation half-life, immunological assays such including ELISA, Octet and SPR.

Salary:

$19.00 - $25.00. Salaries and hourly pay rates are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), infection control procedures and rules and regulations pertaining to the research site
• Executes maintain research study to include data collection
• Prepares research subjects (animal or human) for research study
• Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
• Prepare progress reports
• Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
• Documents all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
• Interacts and communicates effectively with study and site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the study sponsor
• Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
• Creates and adheres to a data quality and quality assurance plan
• Assists with the initial coding and data entry of structured questionnaires and data collection tools, when applicable
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing basic study related procedures as required
• Maintains and updates files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)
• Schedules and attends regular team meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 1-2 years' experience in research preferred
• 1-2 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medications, laboratory tests, and abbreviations commonly used in patient medical charts

The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.