Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical Operations

Kodiak Sciences offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join our Bioanalytic team. You would work in our GCLP lab, advancing testing in support of multiple clinical trials.

As a key member of our team, you will ideally have an immunology background and experience with bioanalytical assays for pharmacokinetic, anti-drug antibody, drug potency, and biomarker testing. Your contributions will be vital to the development, validation, and execution of assays using a range of platforms, as well as managing samples and recording data. Location: Palo Alto

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute bioanalytical assays according to protocol and policy with high attention to detail
• Manage samples including maintaining chain of custody documentation and sample inventories in LIMS
• Analyze data collected using various software tools such as MSD workbench, Softmax Pro, and Excel
• Record data collected in LIMS and/or notebooks, including performing required calculations and QC checks
• Monitor equipment, reagents, and lab conditions to maintain lab readiness and a compliant environment
• Concisely communicate findings to team members and management
• Participate in critical discussions of experimental design, assay troubleshooting to ensure robust, quality-controlled assays

Education/Qualifications

• BS degree in a scientific discipline (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or equivalent) with 4+ years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a regulated setting (GCLP, GLP, CLIA or the equivalent)
• Willingness to work in a Biosafety Level 2 lab and work with human and animal plasma samples
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Hands-on experience with ELISA, MSD, cell-based assays or equivalent assays
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, MSD Workbench, Softmax, LIMS, or equivalent software preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• A micropipette proficiency test will be required