Research Associate

Precision for Medicine - a division of Precision Medicine Group, LLC - develops assays and runs global logistics using biomarkers to stratify patients, incomparably improving client's R&D efficiency and success. We handle every aspect of clinical trials from sites to biomarkers to diagnostics. Precision Medicine Group, LLC is the leading global provider of precision medicine research services and creative commercialization solutions for life sciences companies. After completing the largest private investment raise of a life sciences services company in 2012, we have rapidly grown through a series of acquisitions and 20%+ annual organic growth to more than 2,000 people in over 35 offices across the U.S., Canada and Europe.

We are unusually positioned for continued growth as we expand the company's global footprint and develop leadership in the most creative areas of life sciences as we help our clients develop and deliver lifesaving medical treatments to patients across the world.

The **Cell Biology lab** at Precision for Medicine, Berlin, focuses on running groundbreaking flow cytometry assays and varied cell based assays (ELISA, MSD, Elispot).

Most samples are from clinical trials and therefore irreplaceable, therefore all assays are performed according to SOPs. You will support development of new procedures, writing of relevant SOPs and improvement of existing SOPs.

The role is unlimited and full-time.

**Your Tasks and Responsibilities**:

- Perform complex Flow cytometry (Fortessa X20 and Canto), using both real time samples and previously cryopreserved samples
- Maintenance of equipment and HTS, CS&T tracking to ensure laser alignments and instrument performance
- Run flow PBMCs and/or whole blood assays including receptor occupancy, immunophenotyping and other flow cell based assays
- Ability to organize and analyze data, as well as, prepare reports
- Run other cell based assays such ELISA, MSD, ELISpot
- Work under biosafety 2 level conditions
- Actively support sample receipt, inventory and processing, according to SOPs
- Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
- Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
- Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
- Work collaboratively with other teams, including those that are US based, in resource sharing and providing technical expertise
- Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks
- Monitor Product and Service/R&D related project expenses

**Qualifications**:
Minimum Required:

- Master's Degree in life sciences or other relevant field
- Two years of relevant laboratory experience and hands on experience with high complexity flow cytometry
- Basic knowledge on ELISA, MSD, ELISpot, primary cell based assays

Other Required:

- Possess computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism, Diva, and FlowJo
- Able to work in team
- Extended work hours and flexibility may be necessary in order to meet business demands
- Able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language to enable communication across Precision and with clients
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
- Basic knowledge of German is a plus

***What we offer**:
Flexible benefits, job opportunities of working in Global Organisation and to growth within the Company. An international and collaborative culture environment in Berlin.

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. © 2020 Precision Medicine Group, LLC