About the Role
Goldbelt Apex is seeking a Research Associate I to support Enteric pathogen research. This role involves conducting bench research, evaluating vaccine candidates in clinical and pre-clinical studies, and assisting with laboratory maintenance and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide support in multiple areas of Enteric pathogen research.
- Conduct bench research on Shigella (or other enteric pathogens) subunit or live vaccine candidates.
- Assist in the evaluation of Shigella vaccines in clinical and pre-clinical studies, including immunizing small animals, collecting samples, and determining immune responses.
- Assist in the pre-clinical evaluation of prototype diagnostic devices for pathogen detection.
- Assist in daily laboratory maintenance, including media preparation, glassware, and hazardous waste management.
- Perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies and conducting lab inventories.
- Establish and/or develop laboratory procedures.
- Analyze and/or evaluate research data.
- Participate in cooperative efforts to accomplish laboratory goals.
- Maintain proficiency and expertise in the field of research.
- Utilize professional knowledge of molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, and microbial pathogenesis.
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to complex and rapidly changing research environments.
- Effectively manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and constraints.
- Work independently with full responsibility for planning and executing complex projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of high research accountability and productivity.
- Excellent agility to take on multiple tasks and practical time management skills.
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline.
- Recent college graduate with exposure and interest in biological sciences related to human infectious diseases.
- Willingness to work with small animals in a lab environment.
- Must be a US citizen (by birth or Naturalization).
- Ability to obtain NACI.
Skills
- Molecular biology
- Immunology
- Cell biology
- Microbial pathogenesis
- Windows operating system
- Apple operating system
- Microsoft Office software suite
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $57,000 to $63,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Tax-deferred savings options
- Supplementary benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- Goldbelt Apex is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality.
- As experts in healthcare IT, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.
