Research Associate 

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14pt;">Join our team in Denver, PA as a<strong> Research Associate </strong>where we are making exciting strides in Antibody Production & Generation and Vaccine Studies.  In this position you’ll develop and run <strong>ELISA and Cell Based assays independently</strong>, you will contribute to assay development process and troubleshooting,.   Responsibilities include but not limited to;</span></p><ul><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="color: #333333;">Perform enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (</span>ELISA) including performance of assay, quality control and data analysis.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #333333; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Develop and run ELISA and Cell Based assays independently.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Perform cell-based assays and develop new assays as needed.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Proficient with antibody characterization methods.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">General mammalian cell culture procedures.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Monoclonal Antibody creation and development.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">In Vitro production utilizing small to medium bioreactors.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Contribute to research and development of new procedures and refine existing ones. </span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Train new members of the team in methods and procedures of the department.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Participates in client conference calls as needed to provide technical assistance.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Possess technical knowledge of antibody production and provides guidance to the Antibody Reagents & Vaccines personnel.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Requirements include: </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Proficient with cell-based assays with ability to develop new assays.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Proficient with antibody characterization methods.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Strong experience in running ELISA assays including </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Possess technical knowledge of antibody production and provides guidance to the Antibody Reagents & Vaccines personnel.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">This is a full time position with outstanding benefits that start soon after you join Covance including 24 days of PTO in the first year! </span></p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14pt;">Bachelor's or master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other related degree concentration. experience may be a substitution for education </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14pt;">2+ years of experience working with ELISA </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14pt;">2+ years of experience developing and validating assays </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times;">2+ years of m</span>onoclonal Antibody creation and development.</span></p><h2>Experience:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14pt;">Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14pt;">Experience with Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) including delveoping novel soltuions </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14pt;">Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques and cell-based assays.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 14pt;">Strong organization and attention to detail.</span></p>