Hesperos, Inc. Research Associate I/II Orlando, FL · Full time

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About You

• You are a rigorous experimentalist who takes pride in your ability to execute at the bench.
• You are conscientious and pay almost obsessive attention to detail, as organized documentation is second nature.
• You are curious, love learning, and are eager to take on hard problems.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy pushing the edge of what is possible.
• You are resourceful and like to work independently but are not shy to ask for advice.
• You are able to troubleshoot and precisely communicate potential issues with daily tasks.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate and communicate across a diverse interdisciplinary research team.
• Work with scientists to collect and interpret data from proprietary Hesperos’ developed software and hardware for multiple drug discovery efforts.
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Keep detailed and organized records of experimental protocols and results.
• Execution of experiments according to Hesperos SOPs.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field
• 0-4 years of independent and/or industry laboratory research experience
• Ability to independently execute experiments and perform data analysis (excel, prism, etc.)
• Proficiency in common office software (typically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and documenting skills with keen attention to detail
• Creativity and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to achieve technical and corporate milestones.
• Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in in vitro cell culture of mammalian cells
• Experience in modern cell and molecular biology techniques (RT-PCR, flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry)
• Knowledge of cardiac function, liver function, or neuromuscular physiology is a plus.