Work Shift (if applicable):Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:Working under Principal Scientist and Sr Scientist, this role supports all projects assigned to lab which may include any aspect of -- translates client and internal scientific objectives into executable study plans, budgets, and timelines, conducts hands-on laboratory work, analyzes complex cellular data, and delivers high-quality reports and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.
This position plays a critical role in enabling client studies ranging from early research to IND-enabling and clinical studies to support development and commercialization of advanced therapies.
What to Expect:Base Pay: $72,592-$95,825.60
Location: 850 N. 5th Street Ste 604, Phoenix AZ 85004
Schedule: Monday - Friday Days --NOTE: this role will need to be flexible with hours based on project and lab needs. May need to work some Weekends as needed for Lab/Project.
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
As a
Sr Research Associate you will get to support and work "hands on" with:
- Perform cell isolation, processing, and cryopreservation for autologous/allogeneic workflows.
- Execute analytical testing of cellular materials (viability, phenotype, purity, potency, metabolic profiling, cytokine secretion).
- Operate instrumentation including multi-laser flow cytometers/spectral systems, cell sorters, qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA/plate readers, imaging and impedance platforms.
- Maintain aseptic technique in biological safety cabinets and adhere to BSL-2 biosafety practices.
- Manage sample receipt, labeling, inventory, and storage in LN₂ vapor and mechanical freezers.
- Develop and review SOPs and qualification documents.
Follow SOPs; contribute to authoring/revising SOPs and qualification documentation as platforms come online. - Document results in LIMS/ELN, perform data analysis, and generate reports for internal programs and client studies.
- Support equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, and daily readiness of the laboratory.
Requirements:Knowledge/Education- BS in Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related field (required).
- Masters preferred
Experience- 4 years hands-on experience in cell therapy processing, development, or analytics (required).
- 2 years with Masters in applicable studies.
Skills/Abilities- Practical proficiency with flow cytometry, cell culture, ELISA/plate-based assays, and molecular assays (qPCR and/or ddPCR).
- Ability to work safely with human-derived samples, chemicals, and cryogens; strong adherence to SOPs and documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
Location: 850 N. 5th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85004
Job Category:Vitalant Research Institute
Contact Information: [email protected] 
