RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK)

Oklahoma Blood Institute - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Senior

Oklahoma City, OK

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Associate Scientist in the R&D Department is responsible for developing, optimizing, and launching new blood and cell culture supplementation products, as well as the testing protocols necessary to support these activities. This role involves performing essential laboratory procedures, managing technical personnel, and collaborating with the Research and Development Director and other team members. The position requires a PhD in a biological science or medical research discipline and experience in project management, with a focus on laboratory techniques relevant to biomedical research.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development procedures for new blood and culture support products, including troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing procedures.
• Develop and optimize testing procedures required for the development and lot release of new blood and cell culture support products.
• Search scientific literature and other resources to assist in developing new products and techniques.
• Perform basic laboratory techniques and procedures to manufacture and test products for OBI's research and cell therapy clients.
• Develop and optimize new laboratory procedures to fill R&D client product requests.
• Manage and keep the R&D laboratory in order.
• Work with other R&D staff to maintain supply inventory and order supplies and equipment.
• Manage new laboratory personnel, including students, interns, and volunteers, when needed.
• Perform data analysis and tracking to assist with department directives and client requests.
• Update and consult Department leadership about ongoing projects regularly.
• Assist with research projects for the R&D department and clients.
• Serve as principal investigator on assigned projects.
• Author grants and abstracts.
• Develop package inserts and certificates of analysis for new products.

Requirements

• PhD required in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Biochemistry.
• 4+ years' experience in a Biomedical research laboratory (immunology/immuno-oncology preferred).
• Experience in project management.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Able to handle multiple projects and adapt quickly based on departmental and organizational priorities.
• Experience performing PBMC isolation, human primary T cell culture and expansion, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
• Experience working with human blood, blood products, samples, and tissue.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated and trustworthy.
• Ability to work well with others and possess good manual dexterity.
• Strong knowledge of computers and use of Windows programs.
• Knowledgeable in the field of cell therapy (CAR & TILs).
• Able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of any data or test results.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• 401(k)
• Paid-time off
• $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement
• Holiday pay