Research Analyst I

About the Role

A Research Analyst I is responsible for the performance and development of in vitro, molecular, and/or cell-based techniques and assays. This role supports preclinical and clinical studies of cellular and gene therapies, utilizing qPCR and/or ddPCR technologies to assess attributes such as biodistribution, vector shedding, gene expression, formulation, and stability in a GLP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.).
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Assist with laboratory maintenance functions.
• Independently perform laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations.
• Assist with maintaining study-specific inventory of consumables with oversight.
• Write study and non-study deviations with minimal oversight.
• Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting, and time management skills aligned with operational area needs.
• Assist in the execution of routine sample analysis studies with oversight.
• Assist in the execution of method validation projects with oversight as needed.
• Operate laboratory instruments with complete oversight.
• Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• No previous work experience required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform general office and/or laboratory procedures requiring talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods, typing/entering data, using instruments, reaching, and wearing safety equipment (PPE).
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• General office working conditions; typically quiet noise level.
• May occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases.
• May occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions.