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Pre-Clinical Research Associate (Immunology lab: mammalian cell culture and cell handling exp needed) - Lebanon, NH Lebanon , NH
ID: 25357

Orbis Clinical is seeking a Research Associate located in Lebanon, NH for 24 months.

5/26 Additional Role Clarification:

This is an entry-level, hands-on Immunology Research Associate role supporting day-to-day lab work within the Immunology group.

The primary requirement for this position is hands-on mammalian cell culture and cell handling experience.

The strongest candidates will have a BS or MS in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field, along with 0 to 2 years of relevant hands-on lab experience. Immunology coursework, academic research, lab projects, or related project experience are highly valued. Flow cytometry experience is also strongly preferred, as it provides a helpful foundation for this team’s immunology-focused workflows.

Candidates do not need to have all advanced/preferred skills listed below to be considered. This role is intended for an early-career scientist who is comfortable with hands-on bench work, accurate documentation, and learning in a collaborative lab environment.

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Lebanon, NH

Contract: 24 months

Job Summary: 

  • Support the implementation of in vitro and in vivo immunological studies towards lead candidate selection.
  • Perform leukopak handling procedures including cell isolation, washing, counting, viability assessment, and cryopreservation.
  • Evaluate immune cell responses towards biotherapeutics using a variety of immunoassay techniques.
  • Execute immunological experiments to test hypotheses and support conclusions with analyzed data.
  • Summarize experimental outcomes and prepare presentations in PowerPoint.
  • Routinely operate high-throughput lab robotics.
  • Support functional lab activities such as monitoring and ordering reagents/consumables and maintaining an organized lab environment.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records.

Skills

  • Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with 0- 2 years of experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
  • Experience with in vitro cell culture is a must. Experience with culture of primary immune cells is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with leukopack processing is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with routine immunological methods including, for example, flow cytometry, ELIspot/Fluorospot, ELISA and immunoprecipitation is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with antigen specific expansion of T cells, culture of dendritic cells, epitope mapping, and immunopeptidomics is desirable but not required.
  • In vivo murine model experience is preferred but not required.
  • Experience in Python or other relevant programming languages is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with high-throughput lab automation is preferred but not required. 

Education

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Immunology, Biology, or a related field with 0-2 years of experience. 

Compensation Details:

  • Orbis Clinical is an equal opportunity employer that provides a reasonable range of compensation for our positions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location.
  • The Pay Range for this position is $46.40 per hour, can vary depending on employment status.
  • Orbis Clinical offers eligible employees health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and a partial employer match on a 401(k). 

EEO and Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Epic Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Orbis Clinical and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.


The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant. Should you need any such accommodation, please contact the Company for further information. The Company is dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with all applicable laws. I certify that all statements made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all falsification or misleading information given in my application may result in the termination of my employment with Orbis Clinical and its subsidiaries. Furthermore, I understand that my professional conduct and clinical performance is directly related to my ability to be placed on assignments for Orbis Clinical and that I will adhere to all regulations and guidelines of Orbis Clinical. I authorization Orbis Clinical to verify the information I have provided, to contact references, and to conduct criminal, education and personal background checks concerning my qualifications, and past employment record. I understand that nothing contained in this application is intended to create an employment contract, either verbal or written, with Orbis Clinical or its clients. Furthermore, I understand that my employment, it is “at will” and Orbis Clinical or I may terminate my employment at any time with or without notice and with or without case. I acknowledge that I will be legally obligated by the terms of this document by typing my name, which will constitute my signature, or manually signing, in the provided space and electronically transmitting this document to Orbis Clinical. I agree that Orbis Clinical and I may use electronic means to conduct this transaction and that this document shall be governed and construed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts.