What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at RareCyte?
RareCyte is a Life Sciences Precision Biology company focused on the development of novel technology and products in spatial biology and liquid biopsy. Our platforms have been adopted by leading research institutions and pharmaceutical companies worldwide for translational research, drug discovery and clinical programs. The breakthrough Orion technology is revolutionary in the spatial biology market, enabling tissue analysis with 20 channel whole-slide multiplex imaging in a single run.
RareCyte is seeking a Research Associate to join the Precision Biology Services (PBS) Team at our Seattle Headquarters. The successful candidate will routinely process clinical blood samples in accordance with standard operating procedures and execute liquid and tissue biopsy-based multiplex immunofluorescent assay experiments using RareCyte’s CyteFinder® and OrionTM platforms. This is a key position on the PBS Team as it directly supports partnership programs, clinical trials, and strategic research collaborations through the generation of high-quality liquid biopsy and spatial biology data with the support and guidance of lead scientists. In this fast-paced role, the individual must be capable of working on multiple projects and troubleshooting assay development activities to meet client expectations. If you enjoy helping bring new technologies to market, embrace challenges, and thrive in a flexible and multidisciplinary environment, then this position may be for you. This is a full-time onsite position.
\n• Work under the supervision of lead scientists to ensure timely and high-quality results
• Test human blood and tissue samples using RareCyte technologies
• Perform manual and automated immunofluorescence staining of liquid and tissue biopsy samples
• Perform assay development and optimization experiments for liquid and spatial biology
• Perform immunohistochemistry staining and image analysis of tissue samples
• Perform antibody conjugations to fluorophores
• Work collaboratively on projects with other departments
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) under CLIA regulatory environment
• Write SOPs and document results in a LIMS
• BS, BA or equivalent experience in life sciences
• 2 years of industry or academic biology laboratory experience
• Must be highly organized with a strong attention to detail and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working with blood samples and autostainers a plus
• Experience with immunofluorescent (IF) and/or immunohistochemical (IHC) staining and analysis of tissue
samples a plus
• Comfortable learning new technologies and troubleshooting
• Experience with image analysis software (QuPath, ImageJ) and programming (R, Python) a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Base Pay Range: $34.00/hour - $38.00/hour (this is an hourly position)
The base pay range represents an estimated range for this position in the Seattle area. Determining a base wage will be based on several factors which include skill set, level of education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the comparison to RareCyte internal equity. Some roles may also qualify for additional compensation such as bonus, commission, stock options and travel allowance.
At RareCyte, we support our employees in and out of the office. Please visit our Careers Page to view a list of benefits offered to eligible employees.
RareCyte strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. To that end, being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment for all new RareCyte hires. Applicants unable to comply with this policy due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief may be eligible for an accommodation, unless such an accommodation would be unduly burdensome or present a direct threat to RareCyte’s employees or others with whom our employees engage in the course of performing their jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact RareCyte Human Resources at hr@rarecyte.com.