Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.
Research Associate I
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Position Overview
In this role, the Research Associate I, R&D Operations, performs assigned work under supervision. The Research Associate I will be responsible for supporting all Research and Development operational needs at the Seattle location. These activities include equipment maintenance, calibration, and qualification, and ordering and stocking consumables and reagents in the lab. There are also required periodic activities that must be performed as well as some light bench work.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Responsible for all aspects of the lab including equipment, supplies, software, and documentation.
- Collaborate with lab staff and assist with routine instrument calibration, IQ/OQ of instruments (PQ as needed) and tracking of instrument maintenance.
- Monitor laboratory consumables and reagents and restock as needed.
- Support all direct vendor orders within the R&D organization.
- Perform required routine daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of the lab space.
- Work cross-functionally with other groups sharing the lab space to ensure the day-to-day operations are running smoothly.
- Partner with scientists to execute on experimental protocols in the lab.
- Regulatory responsibilities per Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Works with scientist to prepare protocol and procedures to design and conduct experiments or other related work as needed.
- With guidance, collates and interprets data and synthesizes results into a conclusion with their supervisor.
- Within defined procedures and practices, exercises judgement to determine appropriate actions.
- Ability to execute experiments efficiently.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other)
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, chemistry, or other related field.
- Understands basic practices and principles within field.
- Familiarity with PCR, qPCR, and sequencing techniques.
- Knowledge of biological and chemical safety.
- Knowledge of principles of quality control and quality assurance preferred.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a significant attention to detail.
- Hands-on, organized, and conscientious.
Working Conditions
Job requires working in a lab and may require handling biological material including blood, bone marrow, and tissue. Work occasionally requires flexible and/or extended hours.
Physical Requirements
Staff may have to periodically spend extended periods of time standing/sitting within the lab while executing repetitive work, which also includes:
- Lift <20 pounds regularly
- Lift >20 pounds occasionally
- Lift/move large freezers and fridges with the assistance of dollies and carts
Constant work in labs, following all guidelines and protective measures.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $26.87 - $40.33
Other compensation elements include:
- equity grant
- bonus eligible
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Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. Seattle, Washington, USA Office
1551 Eastlake Ave E. Suite 200, Seattle, WA, United States, 98102
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