Website Integrated Resources, Inc
Integrated Resources, Inc
Company : Integrated Resources, Inc
Job Title: Research Associate
Job Location: Bothell, WA
Job Duration: 17-18 Months (possibility of extension)
Payrate: $40/hr on W2
Job Summary:
- In this role, the primary responsibility will be laboratory maintenance and experimental execution related to internal manufacturing and technical innovation.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in common mammalian upstream unit operations, either in a development/MSAT lab or in manufacturing operations.
- This role will support late stage and commercial projects through bench scale and pilot scale cell culture experiments.
- The ideal candidate would be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where they are required to troubleshoot technical challenges and apply innovative technologies to solve manufacturing problems.
- The incumbent will work in a highly collaborative environment requiring attention to detail, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Laboratory management (maintaining and cleaning equipment, analytical instrument maintenance, ordering and stocking supplies).
- Media and buffer preparation for mammalian cell culture.
- Building, maintaining, and cleaning benchtop bioreactor cultures; supporting pilot-scale (50-200L) single-use bioreactor through equipment setup, culture maintenance, and cleanup.
- Designing and executing experimental studies with increasing complexity (OFAT and DOE).
- Independent data analysis and visualization with Excel, JMP, or R with guidance from supervisor.
- Summarizing and presenting experimental findings in team meetings and documenting work in lab notebooks and technical reports.
- Meticulous maintenance of laboratory records/notebooks, equipment logbooks, and other electronic files.
- Collaborating with vendors on new products and technologies, including setting up demos, communicating about issues, and developing custom part numbers.
- Literature search and review to support understanding of experimental findings.
- Data verification, sample management, and other manufacturing support activities.
- Routine weekend work and occasional vacation/overtime as experiments demand.
Knowledge, abilities and experience:
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting (preferably cell culture)
- Exceptional aseptic technique and familiarity with common bioreactor and cell culture equipment
- Strong organization and time/task management skills in order to keep track of multiple projects at once
- Strong ability to independently solve problems, propose solutions, and think critically and creatively
- A willingness to learn fast and contribute to team goals while taking on increasing responsibilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills alongside ability to collaborate with others in a dynamic environment
- Adherence to laboratory safety guidelines and, SOPs, and other regulatory requirements
- Must be willing and able to work on a flexible schedule (e.g. weekend rotations) while maintaining reliable work hours
- Ability to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, and stand for up to 8 hours a day
- Experience in restaurant, retail, or other service industry is a plus
- Interest in data analytics, IT, AI, automation, or other technical areas a plus
Education:
- B.S. degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or engineering, biochemistry, or related discipline.
Hard Skills:
- Work experience in a cell culture laboratory or manufacturing setting
- Aseptic technique
- Mammalian cell culture
Soft Skills:
- Detail Oriented
- Communication Skills (collaborative enviro)
- Ability to take initiative/work ethic
Interview Process:
- 1:1 with HM Teams
- Panel Interview 2-3 hr onsite