Kyowa Kirin is a fast growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four areas of unmet need: oncology, nephrology, immunology and CNS/movement disorders. The North America organization includes three offices (in New Jersey and California) that focus on drug discovery, product development, and commercialization. Together, we work as a close-knit team to understand clinical needs and advance innovations that can have a profound impact on patient lives.

As a patient centric organization that strives to deliver innovative medicines to meet unmet needs, we feel that it is critical to follow the safety guidelines defined by CDC and OSHA. We believe the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to manage COVID risk to you, your colleagues, your family and our society. With that in mind, we are taking the essential step to ensure the safety of our employees during this health crisis by requiring all US employees, temporary workers, agency employees and independent contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowed by state or local law and where vaccine supply is readily available. In accordance with applicable law, individuals may seek an accommodation for medical or disability-related conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Summary:

Kyowa Kirin, Inc., Research Division located in La Jolla, California is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with demonstrated technical and analytical competence to support the discovery of novel therapeutics for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Essential Functions:

• Performs laboratory experiments directed at target and drug candidate validation with limited to detailed supervision depending on the complexity of the experiment.
• Required technical skills include:
o Cell Biology: human blood and mouse tissue processing, cell subset isolation, tissue culture, in vitro functional assays, multi-color flow cytometry, and ELISA detection methods
o Molecular Biology: RNA extraction and quantitative RT-PCR
o In vivo: mouse handling, injections / immunizations / bleeds via multiple routes, tissue collection 
• Designs experiments and analyzes routine and complex data produced from cell-based assays and in vivo mouse models with guidance by supervisor and/or other scientists. 
• Demonstrates proficiency in data analysis software such as Excel, Prism, and FlowJo.
• Develops new protocols and troubleshoots existing protocols with limited guidance by supervisor and/or other scientists. 
• Effectively manages multiple diverse tasks at the same time to produce quality results in a consistent and timely manner. 
• Participates in cross-functional teams by performing experiments and occasionally offers technical advice at team / group meetings; Shares technical expertise with other colleagues; trains or provides guidance to other personnel.
• Presents individual research at group and project meetings, accurately records experiments and data in laboratory notebooks, databases, and monthly reports.
• Must be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, well organized and work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements:

Education
Bachelor's (B.S.) or Master’s (M.S.) degree in biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or equivalent

Experience
RA I: 0-2 years lab experience and/or training post-Bachelor’s degree
RA II: 2-5 years lab experience and/or training post-Bachelor’s degree

Technical Skills
o Cell Biology: human blood and mouse tissue processing, cell subset isolation, tissue culture, in vitro functional assays, multi-color flow cytometry, and ELISA detection methods
o Molecular Biology: RNA extraction and quantitative RT-PCR 
o In vivo: mouse handling, injections / immunizations / bleeds via multiple routes, tissue collection 
Proficient in MS Office Suite; Proficient in data analysis software such as Excel, Prism, and FlowJo.

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It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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