Position Title: Associate Scientist – Sample Management and Logistics
Work Location: USA – WA – Bothell
Duration: 12 Months, Onsite

Position Summary:
The Protein and Bioanalytical Sciences (PBS) team is committed to creating and delivering quality novel research test articles for preclinical evaluation of antibody-based cancer treatments. This position is responsible for preparing test articles, shipping materials (both domestically & internationally), and assisting with logistical duties on behalf of various Oncology Research Unit (ORU) departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Materials include - but are not limited to - Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), proteins, toxic linker payloads, and bioanalysis study samples.

• Additional duties include performing routine inventory maintenance and sample organizing activities.

• This person will play a critical operational role in helping shape a new team handling and organizing outgoing and incoming research grade material for our scientists and business partners to conduct scientific research and collaboration with more efficiency.

• Regular maintenance and auditing of robust inventories

• Performing inventory recalling activities for request fulfilment including sample preparation including aliquoting, sample checks (i.e UV-Vis)

• Timely material recording and facilitation with Shipping and Receiving documentation

• Managing large reagent inventories with Freezerworks software.

• Evaluating and building new lab efficiencies towards sample management and logistic processes

• Regular collaboration with team members and strong communication skills

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or related field with 0-2 years relevant experience, or equivalent.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to perform routine tasks independently and commitment to high quality analysis and meticulous documentation.

• Willingness to work with potent cytotoxic compounds and following safety protocols.

• Hands-on laboratory experience (excluding college coursework).

• Protein and/or antibody and small compound handling experience.

• Practical and general knowledge and experience in a laboratory setting.

• Experience with automated lab equipment and protocols is a plus.

• Experience working with protein liquid chromatography or spectroscopy instrumentation.

• Prior experience working with electronic lab notebooks and/or LIMS systems.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 20.00/hr.