Research Associate I - IVD Development

Company: Aerotek
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Description:As a Research Associate I in our IVD Product Development team, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help develop NGS-based library prep assays for clinical oncology applications and participate in the development of sample-to-report NGS products for the diagnostic market.Job Responsibilities: Conduct, analyze, and present experiments under general direction of supervisor, and in collaboration with other team members. Perform routine experimental procedures using standard laboratory equipment including UV-VIS, fluorescence plate readers, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis. Independently run assays and instrumentation related to our sequencing technology Collaborate with all functions within a project team structure (e.g. technical, bioinformatics, and software) to develop new products. Conduct predefined analyses using simple Excel functions and graphing procedures Help write experimental protocols, summaries and reports in a timely manner. Support team with lab organization tasks and other duties as needed.Skills:Biology, Assay, Pcr, Molecular biology, Qpcr, DNA, RNA, Assay development, NGS\, next generation sequencingAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry with 1-4 years of relevant laboratory experience. Solid understanding of Scientific principles with a sound foundation in molecular biology, biochemistry, and chemistry. Hands on experience with DNA and RNA extraction, qualification, and amplification methods. Familiar with RNA and Pre-PCR best laboratory practices. Practical experience with NGS library prep assays and sequencing platforms Able to work independently with minimum guidance from managers. Ability to perform experiments, analyze large data sets, and interpret results. Highly adaptive to changing project scopes and responsibilities. Detail-oriented, with proven ability to implement protocols ant think innovatively toward troubleshooting and solving problems effectively and efficiently. Strong work ethic, self-motivation, team oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to effectively multitask and advance various projects simultaneously.Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with data analysis software such as JMP Experience with DNA and/or RNA based genomic assay development.Experience Level:Expert Level About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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