Associate Scientist

Company: Medix---
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Overview of Responsibilities -Looking for an Associate Scientist for a Immunology CR) COVID19 protocol.
Evening Shift, Monday-Friday.
Day to Day:Primarily performs routine pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing services and other research steps by. following predetermined or standardized testing/research protocols requiring close supervision from experienced scientist/supervisor. Overtime assists in the training of new technical employees in the Laboratory and at times may assist in the performance of routine analytical runs related to new method validations.
The Associate Scientist is an entry level position in a multi-level career path for analytical testing in the Laboratory. In the Laboratory, the Associate Scientist will serve on teams performing analytical runs to maintain testing deadlines for the release of clinical trial data.The candidate will learn test procedures and conduct bench work associated with assigned tests. Advancement to Associate Scientist II requires two years of experience at the equivalent to an Associate Scientist, expanded knowledge of workflow, platforms, includes understanding of assay validation procedures, provide troubleshooting support, training support, assist in producing qualification reports, and testing support to method validation team for the validation of new methods. Advancement to the Associate Scientist III position requires two years of experience at the equivalent to an Associate Scientist II and expanded ability to perform and/or design complex experiments and testing procedures on a variety of different platforms, troubleshoot assay performance problems with requiring minimal supervision and guidance. The individual contributes to the process improvement and are exceptional contributors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares samples for analysis.
• Prepares standardized solutions for use in testing, including but not limited to, buffers, reagents, calibrators and controls.
• Follows established quality control requirements for the release of analytical results.
• Reviews calibration data and evaluates such data for acceptability.
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Assists in basic troubleshooting of analytical methods and instruments.
• Executes basic and more advanced functions in the LIS related to bench testing.
• Prepares samples for automated and manual assays. Aliquots samples into source plates or other media for further use.
• Responsible for executing correct documentation practices related to reporting of results and support documentation in compliance with QA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the Laboratory.
• Observe all health and safety rules and apply the principles of accident prevention to day-to-day activities.

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