TITLE: SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY - Seattle, WA

Job Description
PURPOSE:

Primary role includes providing technical support and peer leadership to the biopharmaceutical discovery laboratory. Incumbents have responsibility for research experiments and data integrity, as assigned by management. Incumbents must be able to design and implement an experiment based on an overall description of the intended outcome independently. Incumbents will also serve as a mentor to Research Assistants and Associates within and outside of their project teams.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to research scientists.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Accumulate knowledge and skills to support development and management of research protocols in support of multiple drug discovery efforts.
· 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.
· Identify the correct methods and perform manual calculations for sample preparation.
· Provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in support of the research projects.
· Complete assignments requiring an expert level knowledge of techniques and practices related to the research area.
· 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.
· Manage site inventory. Order laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintain the laboratories and perform other job related duties as assigned.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Educational and experience required: BS with 6 years or MS 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 of immune cells from human and mouse tissues.
· Multiparameter FACS analysis and sorting.
· Expertise in cell-based functional assays on immune cells.
· ELISAs/Luminex.
· Tissue culture experience.
· Data analysis and interpretation.
· Experimental design.
· General molecular and cell biology skills.
· Creative.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
· Computer proficiency, especially in data analysis and presentation.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Ability to mentor research assistants and associates.

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.