Research Associate (Neuroscience)

Company: Kelly Services
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Research Associate, San Diego, CASalary: $45-65k (DOE)ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support discovery efforts for internal discovery and pre-clinical programs and execution and development of assays commonly utilized
• Maintenance of established cell lines and culture of primary cells needed for cell biology experiments
• Perform transient and stable cell transfections using lipid-based approaches and viral transductions
• Design, execute and analyze bioanalytical experiments such as ELISAs and Western blot assays
• Maintain updated and well-organized lab notebooks and regularly present data to supervisors and project leaders
• Manage and maintain equipment, reagents and dedicated laboratory environment needed to carry out assignments
• Experience developing, implementing and troubleshooting assays
• Proficient at working independently as well as in cross-functional team settings
• Excellent organizational and collaborative experience required for extensive interactions with team membersREQUIREMENTS:
  • BA/BS in Biological sciences plus minimum of 4 years of experience in industry or MA/MS plus minimum of 2 experience in industry.
  • Expertise in gene therapy and gene editing is a plus.
  • Prior experience in the research using neural culture techniques is also preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with the development, validation, and implementation of cell-based assays to provide high quality results in support of therapeutic project goals
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively while building strong relationships across multiple departments
  • Proficiency working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Prism Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, independent and highly flexible in the dynamic environment of a startup and committed to the generation of high-quality data
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communicator and team player
  • Highly motivated IndependentWhy Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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