Research Associate

What we offer

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Support laboratory activities by:

• Learning the function and operation of laboratory instrumentation required for cell culture, including but not limited to biosafety cabinets, incubators and analytical equipment
• Learning the function and operation of laboratory instrumentation required for LNP production and characterization, including but not limited to mixers, purifiers and analytical equipment
• Performing, evaluating and documenting laboratory experiments in alignment with Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, PPE and equipment
• Coordinating routine and non-routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment with LabCentral’s management department
• Overseeing general housekeeping, organization and improvement of laboratory and storage areas using 5S principles

Administrative tasks and other tasks:

• Staying current with SOPs and training
• Writing and revising SOPs as directed by supervisor
• Training of new employees on laboratory function and waste management
• Attending department and group meetings as required
• Following safety practices and procedures; use personal protection equipment (PPE) appropriate to the type of hazard and exposure potential
• Actively participating in identifying and resolving safety issues
• Contacting product manufacturers and vendors as directed by supervisor
• Generating Equipment Action Forms (EAFs) when new equipment is received or there is a change in the status of existing equipment
• Assigning logbooks to equipment as directed by supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years (M.Sc.) or 4+ years (B.Sc.) of relevant industry experience in LNP development with strong background in RNA therapeutics and education in related discipline (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, etc).
• Experience with production and analytical characterization of lipid nanoparticles is required (DLS, Ribogreen, UPLC, SEC, etc). Familiarity with high throughput screening is a plus.
• Experience with traditional monolayer mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays is required. Familiarity with imaging analysis, FACS and complex cell culture models is highly preffered (ALI, 3D culture, organ-on-chips).
• Ability to work in a biosafety-level 2 environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, display of good attention to detail and desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present technical data to internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com. 

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Michelle Rush [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation