Research Associate II

What You'll Do

The Research Associate will execute, analyze, and report results for biological assays for preclinical program.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory operations related to enzyme activity and inhibition. Planning and execution of experiments to measure inhibitory activity of small molecule drug candidates against target proteolytic enzymes

• Adhere to company standards, and compliance in current industry standards and practices 

• Adhere to safety regulations for handling and disposing of human plasma/serum and reagents

• Proper maintenance of laboratory notebooks and forms in accordance with company policies and practices. Routine maintenance, and upkeep of laboratory

Where You'll Work

MBC BioLabs, 930 Brittan Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070

This is not a remote work position.

Who You Are

• Education requirement  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology or Pharmacology

• Relevant Experience 

• Enzyme assays  

• 4-5 years in Pharmaceutical Diagnostic in R&D or GLP environment

• Knowledge of GLP practice desired

• Skills Immunoassay and biochemical assay 

• Laboratory experience with Western Blotting and SDS-PAGE is preferred. Basic knowledge of immunoassays and fluorescence biochemistry. Hands on experience in protease assays in plate format with colorimetric or fluorometric detection is desired.  Ability to work with tissues for in vitro assays

• Strongly self-motivated individual with attention to detail

• Good time-management skills 

• Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and works well independently and within a team environment 

Travel

Travel not required except physical laboratory presence during work week.