Lab Research Associate

Summary:

The Lab Research Associate resides within the Department of Pediatrics Research Office. The Research Associate supports Senior Scientists and Medical Faculty in executing translational research focused on hematologic disease. This role contributes to biomarker discovery, assay development, and device evaluation, moving laboratory findings toward clinical implementation in collaboration with clinicians, engineers, and industry partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and execute laboratory experiments investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms of hematologic disease, in support of Senior Scientist and Medical Faculty research programs.

2. Process, characterize, and store patient-derived blood specimens, supporting biobanking for clinical and research studies.

3. Perform molecular, cellular, immunologic, and biochemical assays, maintaining accurate SOPs and research records.

4. Develop, optimize, and validate laboratory assays for diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic use, including analytical and clinical validation studies (sensitivity, specificity, precision, reproducibility).

5. Prepare validation reports and quality-control documentation; evaluate emerging technologies to improve assay performance.

6. Collaborate with engineers, clinicians, and industry partners to design, test, and verify diagnostic and research devices.

7. Develop device testing protocols, analyze performance data, and support integration of new devices into research and clinical workflows.

8. Coordinate specimen collection and processing for investigator-initiated and sponsored studies, ensuring protocol compliance.

9. Support IRB submissions, protocol development, and regulatory documentation for translational studies.

10. Analyze experimental data using statistical and visualization software; generate reports, manuscripts, and grant materials for Senior Scientists and Medical Faculty.

11. Present findings to research teams and stakeholders; contribute to publications, conference abstracts, and IP development.

12. Maintain compliance with GLP, GCP, CLIA, CAP, and FDA standards, and support laboratory inventory, equipment, and safety management.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Assay development, optimization, and validation is required.

2. Handling of human biological specimens, including blood is required.

3. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills is required.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities is required.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training is required. Master's in a scientific field preferred.
2. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in translational, clinical, or biomedical research required. Prefer previous oncology research experience.
3. Licensure: not applicable
4. Certification: not applicable
5. Years of supervisory experience: not applicable

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Fixed Hybrid