Job Description
Job Description R&D Research Associate IIISummary:
- Advance the development of innovative molecular diagnostics assays that will ultimately benefit patients by designing, executing, and analyzing complex experimental studies.
- Contribute to the creation of innovative solutions by collaborating with others and engaging in problem solving/ troubleshooting efforts.
- Support the development of sustainable lab processes by participating in initiatives such as 5S, My Green Lab and the International Freezer Challenge.
- Drive scientific excellence by following good laboratory practices ensuring the integrity and safety of our work which is essential for a successful execution of our projects.
- Embrace the importance of teamwork, share your knowledge, and actively engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, contributing to a collaborative and harmonious work environment that promotes innovative solutions and impactful research outcomes.
What You Bring:
- Education: 4+ years of experience and a B.S. in molecular biology or related life science field OR 2+ years of experience and a M.S in a related field
- Direct experience with nucleic acid technology relating to PCR, qPCR, and/or digital PCR.
- Experience with statistical analysis programs such as JMP, MiniTab or R.
- Skilled at writing clear plans, reports and SOPs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, logical and analytical thinking, ability to multitask, work independently and on a team, and the ability to learn, troubleshoot, and problem solve are essential
- Experience with Nucleic Acid extraction, NGS Library preparation, and liquid handlers are a plus for this role