Research Associate - Full-time / Part-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimization and execution of biochemical techniques for the characterization of key biomolecules (nucleic acids and proteins)
• Experimental design and execution
• Scientific trouble-shooting and problem solving
• Data analysis and presentation
• Technical report writing
• Professional, ethical, and moral conduct at all times
• Adherence to regulatory guidelines
• Additional duties based on dynamic business priorities

Qualifications

• BS in biology, biochemistry, or equivalent
• 2+ years of laboratory experience (5+ years for Senior Research Associate)
• Previous experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blotting, and/or other immunochemical techniques
• Previous experience with nucleic acid techniques (DNA/RNA purification, PCR, NGS)
• Proficiency in writing detailed technical documentation
• Familiarity with Quality Management System and GLP/GMP/ISO 13485 regulations a plus
• Basic statistical knowledge
• Willingness to work with biological specimens (blood, saliva, urine, etc.)
• Competent in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strong ownership of technical success
• Ability to work independently to plan and execute experiments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented team environment
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

About Aerotek:

Our people are everything. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek® Inc. has distinguished itself as a leader in recruiting and staffing services, by having a deep understanding of the intersection of talent and business. As a strategic partner to more than 17,000 clients and 300,000 contract employees every year, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantages for its clients and rewarding careers for its contract employees. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a network of over 230 non-franchised offices with more than 6,000 internal employees dedicated to serving our customers. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider. To learn more, visit .

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