Research Assistant II-Lab Analyst (Immunochemistry)

<h2≥Job Overview:</h2≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"≥<strong≥Join our Team today!!  If you have a passion for Science, being in the lab and experience running ELISA's and other Immunoassays, then check out the opportunity to join our BioA team in Chantilly, VA.</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥ </p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"≥<strong≥Job Responsibilities: </strong≥</span≥</p≥<ul≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Analyzes samples for Immunoassay methods, including ELISAs and cell based assays.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Organizes, conducts, and evaluates analytical results and testing.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Maintains study documentation and laboratory records. </span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Independently sets-up, maintains, operates and performs routine maintenance on general equipment.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Performs peer review of data.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Informs Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect integrity of the data; participates in corrective action of problems.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Promotes a cohesive team environment.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Assists as needed in setting up and performing method development and validation experiments.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Makes suggestions for modifications in test methods or procedures.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Ability to serve as lead chemist on projects.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Trains and assists less experienced staff.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Participates in process improvement initiatives.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Assists in writing methods, protocols and SOPs.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Performs other related duties as assigned.</span≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<em≥<span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"≥<strong≥Why People choose to work at Covance?</strong≥</span≥</em≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"≥At Covance, it’s our people that make us great – it’s what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You’ll discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond.  We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.</span≥</p≥<h2≥Education/Qualifications:</h2≥<ul≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree in chemistry or related scientific field</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Relevant Bioanalytical experience may be substituted for education.</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .25in;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Ability to perform basic computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel).</span≥</li≥</ul≥<h2≥Experience:</h2≥<ul≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥3 - 4 years related or relevant laboratory experience required with a BS/BA degree </span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pipettes, centrifuges).</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Experience with analytical instrumentation.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Acts as a technical resource for the department (trouble shooting, method development, qualification, maintenance and training).</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Maintains and operates laboratory equipment, including problem identification and resolution.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Evaluates data for incorporation into written reports.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Completes project assignments on time with minimal supervision.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Knowledgeable on a variety of study types, analysis procedures and methodology.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Acts as a project leader with guidance as needed.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Able to perform complex analysis using unfamiliar or new methods.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"≥Ability to assist in the preparation of relevant sections of final reports.</span≥</li≥</ul≥