Research Associate III

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Research Associate III for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities :

• Highly motivated, productive and talented research associate to advance efforts on gene therapy modalities in a contract role.
• Will collaborate with cross-functional research groups to optimize viral vector production processes, provide viral vector research materials and develop new technologies.
• Expected to work independently, to generate and communicate results that drive project decisions.
• Provide viral vector core services, which include core facility management, lentiviral library production, Adeno-associated virus (AAV) production, viral vector QC and analytics.
• Independently collect, analyze, interpret and present data.
• Maintain virus inventory and registry using informatics platforms such as the Benchling or Signal system.
• Assist with viral vector technology development and its in vitro and in vivo applications.

Required Skills:

• BS/MS degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related discipline with 3+ years of laboratory research experience.
• Proficient in mammalian cell culture and general molecular biology techniques such as transient plasmid transfection, PCR techniques (qPCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR and dPCR) and Western blot.
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, highly organized, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills:

• Working experiences with lentivirus or AAV production and application, CRISPR technology for genome editing are highly desirable.
• Knowledge and/or experiences with flow cytometer operations, electronic notebook, biochemistry and protein engineering are also a plus.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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