Associate Analyst
San Diego, CA
Lab Operations /
FT /
On-site
At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.
Essential Responsibilities
- Adhere to provided method/directive
- Prepare reagents
- Participate in sample analysis
- Pipetting
- Adhere to safety requirements
- Keep accurate inventory of supplies for assays
- Responsible for accurate record keeping with regard to sponsor's samples, data, and reports (documentation according to GxP guidelines)
- Perform sample analysis by ways of liquid-liquid extractions, acid-base, solid phase extraction, dilution, and ELISA procedures followed by separation and detection on LC/MS/MS or HPLC systems
- Operate basic laboratory equipment and prepare reagents for everyday use in the laboratory
- Receive laboratory supplies and store appropriately
- Dispose of chemical and biohazardous waste according to company SOPs
- Receive and log in samples, take temperature recordings, maintain all laboratory glassware, label containers and perform general laboratory maintenance
- Oversee contents of all freezers and administer the return, disposal, and/or archival of biological samples or test articles
- Perform routine inventory of laboratory chemicals
- Use universal precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens
- Maintain data records and perform other appropriate clerical functions
- Assist in special projects as assigned by the Laboratory Director
Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as needed
Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Education/Experience:
- High school diploma with college courses in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field; or equivalent experience in a scientific environment with not less than two (2) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
- Associate degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field; or equivalent experience in a scientific environment with not less than one (1) year’s experience in a scientific laboratory environment
Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Skills:
- Ability to carry out routine tasks accurately, following strict methodology to carry out analysis, preparing samples and maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment.
- Must work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints
- Ability to take direction well and multi-task
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Experience working in a GxP environment preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word
Supervisory Responsibility
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Supervision Received
- Frequent supervision and instructions
- Infrequently exercises discretionary authority
Working Environment
- Primarily laboratory environment
- Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
- Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
- Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
- Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
Physical Demands
- Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
- Frequent mobility needed
- Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 20 pounds
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
- Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
- Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
- Ability to perform under stress and multi-task
- Regular and consistent attendance
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
- This is a part-time or full-time position
- Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
- Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required
$20 - $20 an hour
BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS
Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (12 scheduled; 3 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
