Sunrise Systems, Inc.

Research Associate

Job Title: Research Assistant III

Location: Rockville MD, 20850

Duration: 5+ months

Position Type : Hourly contract Position (W2 only)

Pay Rate: $34/hour on W2

Responsibilities

Job Description
  • Design and execute experiments necessary to develop or optimize cell culture media and growth supplements for primary cells and cell lines. Prior experience with T cells, NK cells and other primary cell types is preferred.
  • Maintain precise records and organize records of experiments. Analyze and report on data that are generated.
  • Utilize perfect aseptic technique and display expertise with handling primary cells and cell line.
  • Execute chemical characterization assays including solubility, pH, osmolality and others.
  • Design and execute analytical and cell culture-based functionality testing including cell growth assay for a variety of cell culture media.
  • Produce small scale media batches for internal testing, including formulating complete media from various recipe formats, converting from molarity to g/L and vice versa.
  • Troubleshoot experiment results for cells and media, raw materials, media formulation, product storage, and QC assays.
  • Maintain stocks of chemicals, reagents and supplies in the laboratory, ordering and tracking materials as required.
Key Requirements
  • Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or related discipline. B.S. degree with 5 - 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
  • Significant knowledge of aseptic cell culture techniques, basic biology, chemistry, mathematical calculations, statistical analysis, technical writing, and laboratory equipment required.
  • Computer literate including, but not limited to, SAP and MS Office.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Contract
  • Job function

    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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