Associate Scientist
Job Posting for Associate Scientist at Spectraforce Technologies
Job Title: Associate Scientist
Duration: 06 months
Location: Irvine, CA 92612
Minimum Pay Rate starts at : $32 an hour
Description:
The Biological Research Scientist is able to generate testable hypotheses around research questions, develop a research plan, design experimental protocols or models and prepare animal use protocols, and be responsible for carrying out experiments of high complexity with minimal supervision. The Scientist is also able to execute critical evaluations of research proposals and the published literature. The Scientist also collaborates with peers in multidiscipline programs or project teams.
The Scientist will work in an ocular therapeutics team to evaluate devices, novel drug delivery systems or novel formulations for efficacy in translatable large animal models of retinal and optic nerve diseases with clinically-relevant endpoints. Familiarity with ocular disease is desirable. This individual will be involved in generating disease models using surgical, laser, drug, chemical or genetic techniques, selecting and optimizing appropriate endpoints, dosing, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and presentation. Drug delivery includes topical, oral, intramuscular, intravenous, intravitreal, sub-tenons, suprachoroidal, sub-retinal, peri-ocular and intracameral. Endpoints include vision psychophysics (required), ocular electrophysiology (ERG, VEP), ocular imaging such as angiography and autofluorescence, fundus and vitreal photography, ocular coherence tomography (OCT), slit lamp biomicroscopy, gonioscopy, laser photometry, specular microscopy, ultrasonography, blood flow, intraocular pressure (IOP), and ophthalmoscopy.
The Associate Scientist II will assist in developing plans, and executing experiments. The individual in this role will provide summaries of research for internal review (e.g., data generation, analytics, and reports). This individual conforms with and enforces safety regulations and maintains appropriate records; contributes to the overall safety and efficient operation of the laboratory.
Required attributes:
* Education: Masters or Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, plus relevant experience of one to three years.
* Experience collecting and interpreting behavioral data (e.g., psychophysics).
* Knowledge of large animal models of ocular disease as identified above.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
* Minimum proficiency with routine skills in the use of computers and commonly available graphics (e.g., Adobe Photoshop), spreadsheet (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), or presentation (e.g., PowerPoint) software.
Strongly preferred attributes:
* Basic ophthalmological proficiency (e.g., slit lamp biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, OCT, refraction, retinoscopy, autofluorescence, fluorescence angiography, image interpretation, intraocular injections, tissue dissection, vitrectomy, lensectomy ophthalmic lasers).
* Use of ophthalmoscopic imaging technologies: E.g., digital fundus camera (conventional and high speed), gonioscope, specular microscope, refractometer, pupilometer, IOP tonometer, ocular fluorophotometer, conventional light and epifluorescence microscopes.
* Knowledge of electroretinography and visual evoked potential (VEP) systems (e.g., VERIS, Espion).
* Administration of routine anesthetic protocols and animal maintenance for non-terminal experiments.
What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have
a. Required Skill 1: Basic ophthalmological proficiency and ocular imaging skills (highly desirable, but not required).
b. Required Skill 2: Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, collecting and interpreting behavioral and functional data (e.g., electroretinography, visual evoked potential (VEP), and psychophysics).
c. Required Skill 3: Knowledge of large animal models of ocular disease.
d. Required Skill 4: Knowledge of ocular drug delivery techniques, including injection.
e. Required Skill 5: Knowledge of, and experience with, surgical technique and/or tissue dissection (desirable, but not required).
What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required
Masters or Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, plus relevant experience of one to three years.
What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification
* Experience collecting and interpreting behavioral data (e.g., psychophysics).
* Knowledge of large animal models of ocular disease as identified above.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
* Minimum proficiency with routine skills in the use of computers and commonly available graphics (e.g., Adobe Photoshop), spreadsheet (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), or presentation (e.g., PowerPoint) software.
What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs individual role)
Group setting
Other notable details about the environment from the hiring manager about this role
The Scientist will work in an ocular therapeutics team to evaluate devices, novel drug delivery systems or novel formulations for efficacy in translatable large animal models of retinal and optic nerve diseases with clinically-relevant endpoints. Familiarity with ocular disease is desirable.
What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role
Basic ophthalmology knowledge, prior experience with working with animals.
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
Duration: 06 months
Location: Irvine, CA 92612
Minimum Pay Rate starts at : $32 an hour
Description:
The Biological Research Scientist is able to generate testable hypotheses around research questions, develop a research plan, design experimental protocols or models and prepare animal use protocols, and be responsible for carrying out experiments of high complexity with minimal supervision. The Scientist is also able to execute critical evaluations of research proposals and the published literature. The Scientist also collaborates with peers in multidiscipline programs or project teams.
The Scientist will work in an ocular therapeutics team to evaluate devices, novel drug delivery systems or novel formulations for efficacy in translatable large animal models of retinal and optic nerve diseases with clinically-relevant endpoints. Familiarity with ocular disease is desirable. This individual will be involved in generating disease models using surgical, laser, drug, chemical or genetic techniques, selecting and optimizing appropriate endpoints, dosing, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and presentation. Drug delivery includes topical, oral, intramuscular, intravenous, intravitreal, sub-tenons, suprachoroidal, sub-retinal, peri-ocular and intracameral. Endpoints include vision psychophysics (required), ocular electrophysiology (ERG, VEP), ocular imaging such as angiography and autofluorescence, fundus and vitreal photography, ocular coherence tomography (OCT), slit lamp biomicroscopy, gonioscopy, laser photometry, specular microscopy, ultrasonography, blood flow, intraocular pressure (IOP), and ophthalmoscopy.
The Associate Scientist II will assist in developing plans, and executing experiments. The individual in this role will provide summaries of research for internal review (e.g., data generation, analytics, and reports). This individual conforms with and enforces safety regulations and maintains appropriate records; contributes to the overall safety and efficient operation of the laboratory.
Required attributes:
* Education: Masters or Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, plus relevant experience of one to three years.
* Experience collecting and interpreting behavioral data (e.g., psychophysics).
* Knowledge of large animal models of ocular disease as identified above.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
* Minimum proficiency with routine skills in the use of computers and commonly available graphics (e.g., Adobe Photoshop), spreadsheet (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), or presentation (e.g., PowerPoint) software.
Strongly preferred attributes:
* Basic ophthalmological proficiency (e.g., slit lamp biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, OCT, refraction, retinoscopy, autofluorescence, fluorescence angiography, image interpretation, intraocular injections, tissue dissection, vitrectomy, lensectomy ophthalmic lasers).
* Use of ophthalmoscopic imaging technologies: E.g., digital fundus camera (conventional and high speed), gonioscope, specular microscope, refractometer, pupilometer, IOP tonometer, ocular fluorophotometer, conventional light and epifluorescence microscopes.
* Knowledge of electroretinography and visual evoked potential (VEP) systems (e.g., VERIS, Espion).
* Administration of routine anesthetic protocols and animal maintenance for non-terminal experiments.
What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have
a. Required Skill 1: Basic ophthalmological proficiency and ocular imaging skills (highly desirable, but not required).
b. Required Skill 2: Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, collecting and interpreting behavioral and functional data (e.g., electroretinography, visual evoked potential (VEP), and psychophysics).
c. Required Skill 3: Knowledge of large animal models of ocular disease.
d. Required Skill 4: Knowledge of ocular drug delivery techniques, including injection.
e. Required Skill 5: Knowledge of, and experience with, surgical technique and/or tissue dissection (desirable, but not required).
What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required
Masters or Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, plus relevant experience of one to three years.
What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification
* Experience collecting and interpreting behavioral data (e.g., psychophysics).
* Knowledge of large animal models of ocular disease as identified above.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
* Minimum proficiency with routine skills in the use of computers and commonly available graphics (e.g., Adobe Photoshop), spreadsheet (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), or presentation (e.g., PowerPoint) software.
What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs individual role)
Group setting
Other notable details about the environment from the hiring manager about this role
The Scientist will work in an ocular therapeutics team to evaluate devices, novel drug delivery systems or novel formulations for efficacy in translatable large animal models of retinal and optic nerve diseases with clinically-relevant endpoints. Familiarity with ocular disease is desirable.
What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role
Basic ophthalmology knowledge, prior experience with working with animals.
SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of "human connection," defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at:
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances. Additional benefits SPECTRAFORCE offers to the eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE offers unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at if you require reasonable accommodation.
CPRA: The Company is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA") effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting .
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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