SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

PURPOSE: This position aims to prepare the employee with the knowledge and skills to be moved into a research scientist position. Primary role includes providing technical support and peer leadership to the biopharmaceutical discovery laboratory. Incumbents have responsibility for research experiments and data integrity, as assigned by management. Incumbents must be able to design and implement an experiment based on an overall description of the intended outcome. Incumbents will also serve as a mentor to Research Assistants and Associates within and outside of their project teams. RELATIONSHIPS:Reports to the Department Head. Internal relationships include on site research scientists. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:• Accumulate knowledge and skills to support development and management of research protocols in support of multiple drug discovery efforts. • Use knowledge and experiences to interpret and properly document experimental data.• In collaboration with the research scientist, design and perform laboratory research experiments. • Perform in vivo research to support multiple drug discovery efforts.• Identify the correct methods and perform manual calculations for sample preparation.• Provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in support of the research projects.• Complete assignments requiring an expert level knowledge of techniques and practices related to the research area. • Ensure data integrity of NNIRC. Conduct data collection, interpretation and ensure proper documentation of experimental data. Maintain laboratory notebooks.• Achieve business goals, share learnings, knowledge and skills and promote cross-functional teamwork.• Work with Department Heads and Scientists to insure better practice sharing and implementation within the labs.• Manage site inventory. Order laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintain the laboratories and perform other job related duties as assigned. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS• BS with 5 years or MS with two years of relevant experience from basic research or the pharmaceutical industry required. • Expert level ability to work with technical methods utilized in autoimmunity and inflammation research, including cell-based assays, blood cell isolation and analysis methods, ELISA techniques, protein cloning, expression, purification and characterization techniques and standard molecular and cell biology procedures preferred. • Advanced experience working with human and animal blood and tissues and proper handling of biomaterials required.• Computer proficiency and the ability/interest to learn new software programs required.• Excellent skills in collecting data and accurately maintaining laboratory notebooks required. • Expert level technical skills.• Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.OTHER:• Works within Novo Nordisk’s established policies and procedures and ensures alignment of their work to Novo Nordisk fundamentals.• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.• Approximately 5% overnight travel • Embraces Novo Nordisk Values in spirit and actions. job information Job Title SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Location: Seattle Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science contact information Reference Code: 1239BR Click here to experience Novo Nordisk, its culture and its values Length: 3:03 min Novo Nordisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer