- Primarily responsible for laboratory testing using various techniques and analytical instrumentation, such as hematology analyzer, platelet aggregometer, coagulation analyzer, spectrophotometry, ELISA and EIA analysis.
- Assist in laboratory studies and protocols regarding study execution, issue resolution, data analysis, and data review. Studies may include instrument/method validation and evaluation of blood or blood components.
- Routine quality control and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation for blood products/biohazard laboratory, including coagulation analyzer, hematology analyzer, platelet aggregometer. Accurately assess results for validity and conformance to specifications.
- Accurately evaluate data/results for validity and conformance to specifications and regulations.
- Employ appropriate techniques/methods to successfully and independently complete routine assignments within agreed deadlines.
- Identify alternative methods to enhance current lab processes.
- Comply with relevant QSR, GxP, and safety requirements for R&D to ensure compliance in research, data collection, and reporting activities.
- Additional responsibilities related to laboratory operations, including inventory, quality, and laboratory safety compliance may be necessary.
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Biocompatibility Research Associate - Lake Zurich, United States - Actalent
Description
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for: Executing biocompatibility studies under GLP requirements related to the safety of various medical device components. May include evaluation of blood cell integrity, platelet function, ELISA/EIA analysis. Will be trained to utilize a variety of instrumentation, including hematology analyzers, platelet aggregometer, and microplate reader. Assist in validation of biocompatibility assays; collaboration with cross-function team for general development of GLP laboratory compliance program; support for other high-priority studies using similar test methods as needed.
What are the primary responsibilities for this role?
-Execute biocompatibility studies under GLP requirements related to the safety of various medical device components. May include evaluation of blood cell integrity, platelet function, ELISA/EIA analysis.
-Will be trained to utilize a variety of instrumentation, including hematology analyzers, platelet aggregometer, and microplate reader.
-Assist in validation of biocompatibility assays
-Collaboration with cross-functional team for development of GLP laboratory compliance program
-Support for other high-priority studies using similar test methods as required.
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