Research Associate experienced - (Site - Branford, CT)

We are looking for a full-time Research Associate, Sample Management (SM) for our Evotec Branford, CT site.

Research Associate- Laboratory Operations

Located at the Evotec (US) Inc. Branford, CT. facility, the Research Associate will provide support in working with automation, troubleshooting, data handling, and material logistics to facilitate client orders in Sample Management. This is a lab-based role which requires hands-on interactions with automated, neat and liquid handling workflows and knowledge of liquid handling systems.

The successful candidate will supervise a team of 1-3 direct reports ensuring delivery of organizational goals, through appropriate delegation, feedback and motivation to team members, this includes providing first line management support for development.  

How You Will Achieve It

• Contribute to achievement of immediate work group goals and collaborate with team members and key stakeholders to design and continuously improve workflows to increase capacity and throughput to ensure on-time delivery of requests.
• Satisfactorily completes safety training in conformance with Evotec requirements.
• Develop expert level knowledge in the operation and troubleshooting of lab automation to support quality outputs.
• Develop expert level knowledge of Titian Mosaic and associated software which directly impacts daily production needs and short and long-term project-specific goals based on detailed knowledge of our operational capabilities.

Qualifications
Must-Have

•  Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry or a related field with 3-5 years of experience in a related field working in a lab.

• 1-3 years of experience in managing direct reports.

•  Demonstration of excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly articulate and capture workflow requirements and document best practices and SOPs.

• Well, organized with ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities.
• Hands-on experience working with automated equipment, robotics, workflow design and/or protocol development and implementation.
• Prior experience working in the areas of compound management, pharmaceutical laboratory automation, or high throughput screening.
• Titan Mosaic experience is a significant advantage.
• Be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Preferred
• Prior experience working in areas of compound management, pharmaceutical laboratory automation, or high throughput screening.
• Expert knowledge in the operation and troubleshooting of liquid handling systems and other automated plate handling instruments.

• Titan Mosaic experience is a significant advantage

• Experience in working with multi-functional, cross line teams.
• Drug discovery experience.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, standing, and walking. Regular use of computers.
• Candidate must comply with laboratory safety practices and wear personal protection as required.

Other Job Details

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise in the Laboratory

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $55,000-$82,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience, and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness, and transportation benefits.  

Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace as mandated by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. This federal requirement supersedes state laws that permit the use of cannabis.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.