Research Associate I/ii - Houston, United States - Immatics US

Immatics US

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt/hourly
Schedule: Monday-Friday; , 40hour/week, fully onsite
Department: Translational Science
Reports to: Associate Director, Translational Flow Cytometry Core
Supervisory responsibilities: No
Location: 13203 Murphy Rd. Stafford, TX 77477
Position Summary/objective:
Essential functions:
Execution of flow cytometry-based assays per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or study plans.-
Perform aseptic cell culture and processing.-
Maintains accurate documentation in compliance with SOPs and appropriate federal and local regulations.-
Perform routine laboratory duties as required.-
Actively assist with data analysis, experimental design, choice of control samples, optimization of flow cytometry protocols and instrument settings.-
Assist with drafting and updating of documentsSecondary functions:
Perform daily routine equipment calibration and maintenance according to established SOPs.-
Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot core instruments and support users
Competencies:
Basic laboratory skills and competencies with general lab equipment.
Attention to details and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and adapt quickly in a fastpaced and changing industry.
Proactively drive quality and efficiency to meet timelines and milestones to deliver high quality deliverables.
Clear and efficient verbal and written communication skills.
High degree of initiative and intrinsic motivation

Work environment:

This position works in a typical office and/or clinical lab environment with moderate noise levels and uses phone, computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, pathogens and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, sharps, or cuts, while performing tests.

Physical demands:
Communicating Verbally - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others to convey detailed spoken instructions or other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing - the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds one-on-one, group or conference, telephone, and other sounds. Keyboarding - entering data or text into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include a traditional keyboard, 10 key-pad, touch screens and others. Lifting - raising or lowering an object (up to 25 lbs) from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object - usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder. Near Visual Acuity - clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (working with small objects, reading small print, including the use of computers). Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the object. Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force. Sitting - remaining in a sitting position for at least 50% of the time. Standing/Walking - remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation. Stooping - occasional bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

Required education and experience:

Bachelor's Degree in biological science or related field.
Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience
Preferred education and experience:
Master's Degree in biological science with 2 years of flow cytometry experience.
Work experience in multiuser core facility.
Knowledge and experience with high parameter flow cytometry and software (DIVA, FlowJo)

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
Immatics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medicalconditions, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law."
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description may not cover all duties that take place on a daily basis and may be changed