Research Associate

• Performs clinical sample analysis and clinical sample reporting.
• Reports data generated.
• Assists with documents for projects (e.g., lab manuals, validation phase plans – VPP, method development plans – MDP, sample analysis plans – SAP, sample analysis reports – SAR etc.).
• Writes and/or reviews/validates standard operating procedures – SOP´s, standard working procedures – SWP´s, documents, forms, and spreadsheets.
• Documents and updates the installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) of equipment e.g., new equipment, preventative maintenance (PM), services etc.
• Ensures that equipment being used for assays are fit for purpose and are not used outside of service dates, also updates equipment service labels as needed.
• Performs set-ups, start-ups, and verification of various analysers (e.g., electrochemiluminescence analysers (Meso Scale Discovery – MSD), microplate readers, flow cytometers etc.) and laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, pipettes, timers, and thermometers etc.).
• Performs daily good housekeeping (GHK) duties.
• Plans reagents and ensures that sufficient reagents are available to perform assays, including stock takes.
• Completes and maintains relevant documentation related to clinical trials such as overview documents, sample logistics tracking forms and sheets, worksheets, and method sheets etc.
• Ensures correct, timeous, and documented receipt of all sample as well as reagent deliveries including proper storage thereof.

Additional responsibilities

• Health and Safety duties as required e.g. First Aid and/or Fire fighting