Research Associate

Our client develops, manufactures and supplies a wide array of innovative medical diagnostic products, services, test, platforms, and technologies.
Responsibilities:

• Propose and execute high quality laboratory experiments with guidance from senior team members.
• Support projects that are immediately relevant to company milestones in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems in creative ways.
• Learn and execute SOPs to produce critical reagents.
• Communicate results to supervisor and project teams and propose innovative solutions to scientific challenges.
• Uses technical writing skills to generate reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Assumes accountability for electronic lab notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats.
• Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.
• Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).
• Makes recommendations and acts as appropriate to keep the lab a safe environment for all team members, including regular housekeeping tasks.
• Maintains a clean and organized personal and communal lab space.

Knowledge, Skills or Ability:

• Strong analytical ability.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Very good organization skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of basic laboratory skills (e.g. pipetting, sterile technique)
• Experience with handling and purifying nucleic acids and proteins.
• Experience with assay or technology development.
• Familiarity with next-generation sequencing platforms, PCR, automated liquid handling systems.
• Ability to work safely within the lab and take appropriate actions to ensure lab safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen ability to listen to directions and company goals and execute them effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all organizational levels.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related field.
• Min. 2 years of experience.