Research Associate III, Biomarker
Crown Bioscience
Summary
The purpose of the Research Associate position is to provide support on biomarker studies to meet the company's goals, objectives and quality standards.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Responsible for cell experiments in vitro, pre-treatment and processing of tissue samples, and execution of a variety of experiments including but not limited to: flow cytometry, pathology/IHC, proteomics, hematology
- Carry out work in strict accordance to SOPs and training sessions.
- Carefully record the experimental process and data and submit timely reports to supervisors.
- Analyze, summarize, and report experimental data and relevant documents to supervisors.
- Effective communication within the global biomarker team and with other departments.
- Participate in the support and daily management of the laboratory team.
- Manage biomarker lab facilities according to experiment needs and quality systems.
- Be able to fulfill other tasks assigned by leaders.
Minimum Requirements
- B.S. or above in biotechnology, cell biology, immunology, oncology or other related disciplines.
- Hands on experience (minimum 3 years) with flow cytometry experiments and data analysis.
- Able to operate routine experiments in vitro, such as cell count, cell resuscitation and cryopreservation, and separation of PBMC.
- Knowledge of basic proteomics principles, especially related to plate based detection systems (ELISA, MSD, etc.)
- Proficient in using MS Office software and familiar with statistical analysis and the application of related analysis software.
- At least three years of combined experience in a field related to flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, or proteomics.
Preferred Requirements
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Lab management experience (stocking, validation, quality assurance, etc.)
- Eager to learn new and advanced techniques.
Requirements
- B.S. or above in biotechnology, cell biology, immunology, oncology or other related disciplines.
- Hands on experience (minimum 3 years) with flow cytometry experiments and data analysis.
- Able to operate routine experiments in vitro, such as cell count, cell resuscitation and cryopreservation, and separation of PBMC.
- Knowledge of basic proteomics principles, especially related to plate based detection systems (ELISA, MSD, etc.)
- Proficient in using MS Office software and familiar with statistical analysis and the application of related analysis software.
- At least three years of combined experience in a field related to flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, or proteomics.
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Lab management experience (stocking, validation, quality assurance, etc.)
- Eager to learn new and advanced techniques.
Company overview
Crown Bioscience is a global contract research organization (CRO) specializing in oncology and immuno-oncology drug discovery and development. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company operates as a division of JSR Life Sciences. Crown Bioscience provides comprehensive preclinical and translational research services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies, offering innovative solutions across in vivo, in vitro, ex vivo, and in silico platforms. The company is renowned for maintaining the world's largest commercially available patient-derived xenograft (PDX) collection and approximately 1,000 tumor organoid models powered by Hubrecht Organoid Technology. With 11 state-of-the-art facilities across the US, Europe, and APAC, Crown Bioscience delivers integrated services spanning biomarker discovery, translational platforms, and clinical trial support. The company's mission is to accelerate and de-risk drug development, helping clients make faster, more predictive decisions while upholding the highest quality standards through CAP and ISO accreditations.