TITLE: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - TARGET DISCOVERY & VALIDATION - Seattle, WA

Job Description
PURPOSE:

Primary role is to provide technical support to the biopharmaceutical discovery laboratory. Incumbents have responsibility for research experiments and data integrity, as assigned by management. Incumbents must be able to implement an experiment based on protocol design in consultation with supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Research Scientist.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in support of the target discovery and validation process, contributing to tangible results as measured by generation of high quality in vitro laboratory results.
· Use knowledge and experiences to interpret and properly document experimental data.
· In collaboration with the research scientist, design and perform laboratory research experiments.
· Perform in vitro research to support multiple drug discovery efforts.
· Provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in support of the research projects.
· Ensure data integrity of NNIRC. Conduct data collection, interpretation and ensure proper documentation of experimental data. Maintain laboratory notebooks.
· Achieve business goals, share learning, knowledge and skills and promote cross-functional teamwork.
· Work with Department Heads and Scientists to insure better practice sharing and implementation within the labs.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

· Educational and experience required: BS with 3 years of relevant laboratory experience, with industry experience preferred.
· Job Summary: Provide excellent experimental skills in the analysis of different types of immune cells in cell-based assays to support development of biological therapeutics.
· Isolation and culture of immune cells or other primary epithelial or endothelial cells from mouse and human.
· Multiparameter FACS analysis.
· Expertise in cell-based functional assays on primary cells.
· ELISAs/Luminex.
· Tissue culture experience.
· Data analysis and interpretation.
· Experimental design.
· General cell biology skills.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
· Computer proficiency, especially in data analysis and presentation.
· Strong organizational skills.

OTHER:

· Works within Novo Nordisk's established policies and procedures and ensures alignment of their work to Novo Nordisk fundamentals.
· Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
· Approximately 5% overnight travel
· Embraces Novo Nordisk Values in spirit and actions.


Additional Information
Position change form submitted to HRIS to change 51094489 to Research Associate, Level 6, T191H, reporting to Fred Ramsdell