Senior Research Associate

National Resilience

National Resilience

Software Engineering
Alachua, FL, USA
Posted on Oct 19, 2024

A career at Resilience is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to change the future.

Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that’s changing the way medicine is made. We’re building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.

For more information, please visit www.resilience.com

RESILIENCE (National Resilience, Inc.) is a first-of-its-kind manufacturing and technology company dedicated to broadening access to complex medicines and protecting biopharmaceutical supply chains against disruption. Founded in 2020, the company is building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to ensure the medicines of today and tomorrow can be made quickly, safely, and at scale. RESILIENCE will offer the highest quality and regulatory capabilities, and flexible and adaptive facilities to serve partners of all sizes. By continuously advancing the science of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and development, RESILIENCE frees partners to focus on the discoveries that improve patients’ lives.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform in-process STAT testing for Process Development runs, testing of upstream and downstream samples, and testing stability samples
  • Support analytical method development activities
  • Tissue culture and maintenance of mammalian cell lines
  • Perform general bioassay and molecular biology methods including but not limited to PCR, gel electrophoresis, viral assays, protein analytical assays, and virus/vector propagation
  • Assist in organizing daily activities
  • Hands-on lab work associated with adherent or suspension cell culture, medium/buffer preparation, and cleaning/decontaminating of biosafety cabinets and incubators
  • Perform work in a BSL-1, -2, or -3 environment
  • Maintain materials inventory supply and ordering
  • Work as a team with analytical development, process development, QC, manufacturing, QA, and other departments as needed
  • Contribute to the maintenance of laboratory equipment and laboratory support operations
  • All other tasks as needed or assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience with data analysis, trending and statistics
  • Experience working in an analytical lab performing a variety of assays including responsibility for material management
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this position.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related field and 5+ years of experience in laboratory sciences/biotech/biopharma.
  • M.S. in same areas and 3+ years of experience
  • Experience with HPLC preferred
  • Experience with physical chemistry assays may be considered in lieu of bioassay experience
  • Experience with high throughput data analysis is a plus
  • Experience in cell culture and cell-based assays including but not limited to TCID50 and Plaque Assay

This position may also include the following conditions:

Physical work:

  • This role is primarily an Active role that will require in-laboratory presence. Activities can include Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Repetitive motion, Reaching, Standing, Walking and Lifting. This can include exerting up to 30 pounds of force to move objects.
  • Visual acuity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
  • Participation in an occupational health program (which can include medical assessment, surveillance, vaccination, and testing).
  • Use of personal protective equipment which can include respirators, Personal Air Purifying Respirators [PAPR], gowns, gloves, face protection, other barrier equipment, etc.

Exposure to the following:

  • Use of personal protective equipment (which can include respirators, Personal Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), gowns, gloves, face protection, other barrier equipment, etc.
  • Handling, managing, and disposing hazardous and non-hazardous waste (which can include: chemicals, universal and e-wastes, oil, aqueous wastewater, etc.), inclusive of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • Working in BSL-2/3 laboratories & production rooms, waste holding areas, or other facilities where biological hazards and hazardous chemicals may be stored or handled.
  • Packaging, transporting, and shipping of infectious or potentially infectious substances

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including equity, an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, flexible time off, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience and the biomanufacturing revolution? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.