Research Associate

Research Associate

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Research Associate" Job for an opportunity in Johnston, IA 50131!

Position Title: Research Associate
Location: Johnston, IA 50131
Anticipated Start Date: 9/15/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Job Type: [CONTRACT %3D40 HOURS WEEKLY], [ONSITE]
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (MST)
Work Authorization: Must be able to work in USA without sponsorship
Pay Range: [$32/hr]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:
As a member of the Regulatory Sciences team, act as Research Associate for PCR molecular analyses for regulatory biosafety studies. Responsible for following experimental and laboratory procedures according to agreed upon protocols, for collecting, organizing and summarizing study data and for providing support to other laboratory personnel.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide molecular analysis support for Regulatory Sciences and Registration
• Provide technical support to investigate, develop and/or adapt methods, as needed, to address:
• Molecular technology issues within the laboratory
• New data requirements
• Country specific regulatory questions or requirements
• Document experimental protocol, methods and results and prepare data in accordance with government regulatory requirements.
• Maintain record management practices in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices and corporate records management guidelines.
• Participate in experiments in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice requirements to answer key scientific questions.
• Evaluate technical issues with regard to PCR technologies, research, work with other laboratory personnel to formulate experimental plan, communicate and perform implementation of next steps to address and resolve issue(s) in collaboration with laboratory personnel.
• Maintain laboratory resources, e.g., inventory, safety, calibrations, etc.
• Responsible for adherence to Good Laboratory Practices within the laboratory.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), methods and worksheets for analytical procedures and equipment such as sample weighing, DNA extraction, reagent preparation, genomic controls and PCR.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance logs (daily, routine and non-routine) for the laboratory.
• Support Regulatory studies related to regulatory trait package preparation.
• Coordinate required research, greenhouse and laboratory efforts to obtain necessary materials (i.e. tissues, reagents, labware) for generation of required data.
• Document and prepare study records.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 228325 when responding to this ad.

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