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Research Assistant I

Adjuvance Technologies is a privately held biopharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering health through fundamental breakthroughs in vaccine adjuvant design and manufacturing. Adjuvants are critical components that are added to many vaccines to improve the immune response.

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Summary of Position

We are seeking a self-motivated and adaptable Research Associate I with experience in immunological in vitro analysis to play a key role in the advancement of our product through a proof-of-concept clinical trial. The successful candidate will work alongside our team of scientists and research associates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to both develop key components of the platform and validate our proprietary design capabilities to rapidly advance our technology. A successful candidate should be able to demonstrate both an aptitude to immediately contribute in the lab and a strong desire for scientific and professional development. The successful candidate will be expected to design and execute experiments, work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, and have a strong desire to learn new techniques and the underlying scientific rationale.

Responsibilities
·      Assist in the design and execution of in vitro proof-of-concept experiments using biochemical and cell-based assays
·      Conduct in vivo animal experiments and perform in vitro assays of different biological samples (serum/plasma, isolated cells, and tissues) to support adjuvant immunogenicity studies.
·      Assist with general lab maintenance activities
·      Collect, analyze, and present experimental data regularly at team meetings
·      Maintain clear and complete experimental records with an electronic lab notebook
·      Support project needs as they arise

Requirements
·      BS/MS in biology/immunology or a related discipline with 1-2 years of laboratory experience
·      Knowledge of immunology concepts, including vaccine immunology, immuno-oncology and inflammation research
·      Proficiency with laboratory techniques including ELISA and in vitro bioassays (T-cell stimulation assays, cytokine/cell marker expression assays)
·      Experience with in vivo animal studies, including animal handling, performing routine injections, collection of blood and tissues
·      Experience with the isolation and culture of primary mouse or human immune cells (PBMCs)
·      Ability to design and execute multi-color flow cytometry experiments and analyze data with FlowJo, FACSDiva, or similar analysis programs
·      Proficiency with data/statistical analysis software such as Prism, JMP, or similar programs
·      Meticulous experimentalist with strong attention to detail
·      Effective verbal and written communication
·      Ability to work independently with limited supervision
·      Strong organizational, critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills