Research Associate, Clinical Research, Research Scientist

a purpose rooted in healing.
About This Job

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA (on-site)

Department:
Research & Development

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ET), overtime as needed.

Clinical Status:
Clinical
How You’ll Make An Impact

The Research Associate I participates in the planning, executing, documenting, analyzing, and reporting of research and validation efforts. Performs complex testing with cell or tissue samples. Maintains essential laboratory records and team-specific Research and Development processing consumable inventories. Supports training on test methods, assays, processing procedures, and equipment/instrument operations.

Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life‑changing outcomes.

The Research Associate I will support preclinical research activities including cell-based assay, tissue processing, and animal studies. This individual will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to advance tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This role involves basic laboratory technical skills and the ability to follow established protocols under regulatory and ethical compliance standards.

This person will be required to frequently sit and stand and occasionally walk. They will be required to rarely lift (average 50 lbs) and carry items (5-10 feet). Additionally, this person will be required to pass a pre‑employment health screening.
What You’ll Do
• Conduct experiments independently to support new products and technology development, including associated process/equipment development and optimization in compliance with Life Net policy, Life Net procedures, and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Makes detailed observations, documents, analyzes, and summarizes collected data into effective technical reports under minimal supervision.
• Develops protocols and experimental designs with minimal supervision required to support assigned research, including new graft and equipment development, as well as product development, manufacturing, and validation initiatives. Supports “trouble‑shooting” activities for ongoing experimental procedures including graft production and assays.
• Provides assistance in the development of new assays, test methods, and protocols pertaining to research objectives as needed. Assists in the development, writing, and modification of SOPs and forms, and test method validation.
• Conducts appropriate literature reviews when necessary, to begin or support research projects and reports. Provides timely and effective communication (written and oral) of procedures, observations, and results.
• Reviews and maintains team‑specific research and Research and Development processing consumable inventories assisting in product acquisitions from internal and external vendors according to established procedures.
• Supports establishment of essential training requirements related to processes and equipment and provides effective training of staff on the operation of equipment and tools with advanced complexity. All other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field
• Three (3) years of related work experience in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field
Preferred Experience /Skills/Certifications
• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field
Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Laboratory

Skills:

Proficiency in laboratory skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft suite.
• Teamwork:
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Communication

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization.
• Time Management:
Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities and manage time/…