Associate Scientist

Summary

Elephas, a Madison, WI-based biotechnology start-up company, is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our team. Applicants should be comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will directly contribute to the development of Elephas’ cancer diagnostics platform. Previous work experience in a CLIA certified lab is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieves successful outcomes on experimentation as a higher-level contributor
• Handles and processes live biological specimens safely and free from contamination in tissue culture
• Plans experiment with guidance and input from Scientists/Supervisor/Manager

• Analyze data and summarize experimental observations and findings
• Prepare reagents and buffers
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Keep accurate and timely records in electronic laboratory notebook
• Adhere to all safety protocols

• Coordinates written reports to summarize studies
• Participates in data meetings by sharing outcomes
• Contributes to development of procedures and protocols
• Works collaboratively with team members to drive innovation

 Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, immunology, molecular biology, developmental biology, bioengineering, biophysics, or a related life sciences discipline
• Familiarity with standard laboratory instrumentation
• Experience in safe biological specimen handling methods
• Familiarity with histology is preferred
• Laboratory experience in a CLIA laboratory required

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work will occasionally be required.

We offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and stock options.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.