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FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt
Schedule: Monday -Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Department: Precision Medicine & Biomarkers
Reports to: Associate Director, Precision Medicine & Biomarkers
Supervisory responsibilities: No
Location: Houston (Onsite) 2130 W. Holcombe Houston TX 77030 (LSP)
Position Summary/objective:
The Sr. Research Associate will be responsible for performing all approved laboratory procedures in assigned areas of CLIA/CAP licensure and will participate in the development and optimization of clinical in vitro molecular assays at Immatics US Inc.
Essential functions:
- Train on protocols of high complexity qPCR assays, Luminex and immunohistochemistry testing, Microtome sectioning, and staining with proper documentation.
- Maintain compliance with CLIA and CAP regulations.
- Demonstrate appropriate use, care, and maintenance of all equipment in the lab and inventory management.
- Evaluate reagents for assay development and reagent stability.
- Responsible for accurate documentation of experimental work, data analysis and results.
- Attend meetings to ensure an understanding of procedures and forms for the collection, processing, and storage of clinical research specimens.
- Prepare/revise/review SOPs, Work instructions, Lab Manuals, study plans and research reports.
- Assist in the planning and execution of verification and validation experiments.
- Provide direction and training to personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.
- Identify noncompliance in lab processes and documentation and implement preventative and corrective actions.
Secondary functions:
- Attend organizational meetings.
- Assist in CLIA/CAP inspection activities.
- Attend clinical laboratory related continuing education webinars/ courses.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Attention to detail and good time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties to meet timelines.
- Foundation in a variety of molecular biology fundamentals such as sequencing, cloning, protein purification/isolation, DNA/RNA purification and cytokine testing
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to learn new tasks.
- Excellent analytic and data interpretation skills.
Work environment:
This position works in a typical office and/or clinical lab environment with moderate noise levels and uses phone, computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, pathogens and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, sharps, or cuts, while performing tests.
Physical demands:
- Communicating Verbally – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others to convey detailed spoken instructions or other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
- Hearing – the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds one-on-one, group or conference, telephone, and other sounds.
- Keyboarding – entering data or text into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include a traditional keyboard, 10 key-pad, touch screens and others.
- Lifting - raising or lowering an object (up to 25 lbs) from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder.
- Near Visual Acuity – clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (working with small objects, reading small print, including the use of computers).
- Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the object.
- Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.
- Sitting – remaining in a sitting position for at least 50% of the time.
- Standing/Walking - remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation.
- Stooping – occasional bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Travel required: None
Required education and experience:
- B. S/M.S in Biology or related scientific discipline. Experience may be able to substitute for degree.
- Minimum of four years of academic or industry experience.
Preferred education and experience:
- Experience in CLIA/CAP lab is a plus.
Additional eligibility requirements:
- Upon hiring, the personnel are expected to successfully complete the technical competency evaluation within the introductory evaluation period for continued employment at Immatics.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required. Immatics participates in E-Verify and all new employees will be subject to the Department of Homeland Security requirements for employment.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
Immatics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medicalconditions, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description may not cover all duties that take place on a daily basis and may be changed as business needs change. Employee will be responsible for adapting and learning the duties as described above or as the new ones are introduced.
