Senior Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments using established protocols to support reagent and assay development.
• Perform troubleshooting on experiments and propose potential solutions to management.
• Conduct data analysis using spreadsheets and graphing software to prepare experimental reports and presentations.
• Participate in general laboratory maintenance, including managing supplies, equipment, and reagent inventories.
• Present research findings to peer and supervisor review groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field.
• Two years of hands-on laboratory work experience or one year of experience specifically with the MSD platform.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of scientific fundamentals and analytical techniques.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a life sciences discipline.
• Experience with antibody-based assays, reagent development, or product development.
• Experience working in an industry setting.
• Training and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques.
• Proficiency with GraphPad Prism and SharePoint.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Additional perks including fitness club contributions and pet insurance.

About the Company

Meso Scale Diagnostics (MSD) is a leader in biomarker technology, providing advanced platforms for sensitive and accurate protein measurement to support research and clinical development.