Research Associate, Compound Management

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to come support our dynamic and multi-disciplinary drug discovery process, working collaboratively with early research, late research, and pre-clinical discovery teams. 

Your Role: 

• Manage, maintain, and process new samples into the inventory including accurate sample weighing and dissolution 
• Coordinate the shipment of orders with our Operations Team 
• Fulfillment of dry and solution-based compound sample requests for internal and external partners 
• Routine operation of laboratory robotics, interfacing with web-based software applications 

Your Background: 

• Bachelor's degree in a Life Science, Biomedical Engineering or Chemical Engineering 
• 1-3 years’ experience in a laboratory setting is beneficial 
• Desire to work in an industry laboratory setting working with cutting-edge automation equipment 
• Familiarity with laboratory automation and previous experience working with robotics is highly desirable 
• The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, detail oriented individual able to multitask and follow direction 
• Demonstrated strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on departmental collaboration  
• Must be flexible and responsive to changing priorities 
• Demonstrate ability to effectively meet deadlines 
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment 
• Must have a high aptitude for common computer programs (Excel and Word), in addition to being comfortable in learning new software and hardware systems