Research Associate II
Research Associate II
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Job Description
Overview
The Research Associate II will support research programs developing methods to optimize the antitumor activity of tumorinfiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) for therapeutic applications. A successful candidate will have experience with aseptic cell culture techniques and cellbased immunological assays. Prior experience with processing blood and solid tissue samples as well as isolation and ex vivo manipulation of T cells and other relevant immune cells is beneficial. This role is a labbased and will report to Iovances Tampa FL facility.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Aseptic cell culture: Perform aseptic processing of human tissue samples perform aseptic isolation and culture of patientderived primary cells such as T cells and tumor cells and maintain sterile culture of established cell lines.
- Immunological assays: Perform research experiments involving a variety of protocols and techniques including flow cytometry and ELISAs. Reliably implement troubleshoot and read out stateoftheart cellular biology techniques as needed.
- Data Management: Maintain contemporary documentation of experiments including detailed observations in an organized and timely manner. Analyze experimental data and present results at team meetings for discussion. Maintain up to date sample and reagents inventories.
- Team Collaboration: Conducts experiments under overall direction of the Scientist II and/or more senior scientist; Ability to track and execute multiple projects at once. Conduct and coordinate large experiments involving one or more additional scientists.
- Conduct: Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics core values policies procedures and business ethics.
Comply with Safety SOPs SDS sheets and laboratory procedures per company policy and OSHA regulations. - Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Required Education Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelors degree in Cellular Biology Molecular Biology Immunology Biomedical Engineering or related discipline with 2 years of postdegree bench research experience preferably in industry required.
- Experience with aseptic tissue culture using primary and established cell lines in vitro assays including ELISA and flow cytometry
- Ability to carry out lab experiments both independently and in coordination with other team members
- Highly motivated individual quick learner adaptable as new situations arise and definite team player with a positive attitude.
- Excellent recordkeeping and organization skills
- Effective communicator (verbal and written).
Preferred Education Skills and Knowledge
- Masters Degree in Cellular Biology Molecular Biology Immunology or related discipline with 02 years of bench research experience preferably in industry
- Familiarity with ex vivo T cell culture including isolation expansion and functional assays involving primary T cells from blood and tissue are a plus.
- Familiarity with ex vivo isolation and expansion of tumor cells or other immune cells is a plus.
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.
Physical Demands and Activities Required
- Must be able to move to and from the office to the lab located on separate floors and move about the office and lab as needed.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to grasp with both hands perform repetitious actions such as pinch with thumb and forefinger turn with hand/ arm and reach above shoulder height.
- Must be able to use several types of laboratory equipment and pipettes for extended periods.
- Must be able to work on a tablet or computer typing for 50 of a typical working day.
- Must be able to move and lift 20 pounds multiple times daily.
- Must be able to use near vision to view samples at close range.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment when in a laboratory setting i.e. safety glasses lab coats and closedtoed shoes.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problemsolving analysis and discretion; ability to work in a dynamic team; ability to handle workrelated stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
Work Environment
This position will work in both an office and a laboratory setting. When in the lab there may be a risk of exposure to hazardous or biological waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated areas and waste.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They do not constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
