Research Associate I
Who we are...
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery.
Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029.
The role…
The Research Associate I in the CST Antibody Production organization will perform centralized workflows as part of a core team in order to support the production, release, and maintenance of high-quality products and data. This position requires a balance between bench work and data management.
You’ll have the opportunity to…
- Perform western blotting and immunoprecipitation experiments for quality control testing of raw material and antibody products within established SLAs.
- Perform Simple Western testing of OTS antibody products.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation in appropriate hard copy and electronic laboratory systems (e.g. notebooks, Core LIMS, Jira, PDP, PLM, etc.) in accordance with CST quality systems requirements.
- Follow established protocols.
- Continuously seek, champion, and evaluate techniques and technological opportunities that will improve quality, efficiency, or scalability of work.
Who you are and what you bring to the team…
- A Bachelor’s degree in a biological science (e.g. molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry or biotechnology)
- 1 year of academic and/or post-graduate laboratory experience
- Ability to design basic experiments and follow protocols
- Proven understanding of biological processes
- Computer proficiency including working knowledge of MS Office and Google suites (or related) applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn new laboratory techniques
Ideally, you have…
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience with laboratory information management systems
- Attention to detail
- Team-oriented mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Basic knowledge of signal transduction cascades
What we offer....
At Cell Signaling Technology (CST) we recognize that people will always be our most important asset. Providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating working environment that understands the importance of diversity, human dignity and meaningful work is as important as establishing company policies that incorporate excellent health insurance and pay benefits. We recognize that development of people is the key to their happiness and thus ensure every employee has impactful discussions with their manager and develops actionable performance and professional development plans. Lastly, we are committed to engaging and supporting our employees in committees and philanthropy that benefit their local communities and environment through community investment programs.
Benefits
- Medical (BCBS) and Dental (Delta Dental) plans paid at 90%
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401(k) Plan with 6% match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous PTO package
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Subsidized Cafeteria
- Free Parking
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.
AGENCIES
All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Cell Signaling Technology (CST) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CST, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CST for this position and a valid agreement with CST is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CST agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.