| Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities. Visit us at https://jobs.hr.ncsu.edu/. Department: 191901 - Research Essential Job Duties: The Research Associate independently supports, develops, designs, or executes moderately complex research activities for a single or multiple research projects as evidenced by execution of processes under the BPC-GMP bioprocess services program including upstream and downstream manufacturing of bioproducts, upstream and downstream bioprocess design, scale-up, research and development. The Research Associate will provide support to projects under BPC-GMP's bioprocess services program; this may include, but it is not limited to, writing documentation, creating production schedules, overseeing raw materials and sample inventory. The Research Associate will posses a thorough understanding of mammalian cell culture, recovery and purification operations for cell therapeutics, cGMP bioprocessing, development of cell therapeutics processes, analytical test development and execution and other related topics. The Research Associate is encouraged to support the active instruction of North Carolina State University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as industry professionals in subject matter related to biomanufacturing. Primary duties of the Research Associate include, but are not limited to: - Providing input on course and process improvements.
- Identifying equipment-related issues, identifying root cause, and making minor repairs/adjustments.
- Ensuring safety in the laboratories.
- Following documented procedures and policies within the BPC-GMP facility and at the University.
- Performing relevant tasks/responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Other Work/Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Experience/Education: Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree, or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of independent research experience. May require terminal degree and licensure. Required Qualifications: - Good written and verbal communication skills, and particularly the ability to present information clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
- Ability to conduct multiple projects at the same time in an organized manner. Results of actions and decisions will contribute to research program operations under the general guidance of the principal investigator.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with different groups within NC State, clients, interdisciplinary groups, and students from the University and from industry.
- Ability to work independently to collect data and analyze research results and the ability to work collaboratively with other team members.
- Ability to adapt to constantly changing projects, priorities, schedules, and clients.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety and biosafety practices.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint (or similar software).
Preferred Qualifications: - Project management experience that led to successful completion of a project.
- Experience in mammalian cell-based bioprocesses.
Required license or certification: N/A Position Number: 00107063 AA/EEO Statement: NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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