Advanced Research Associate

biotechne; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

401k ESPP

HSA

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Training and development

Job summary

Bio-Techne is seeking an Advanced Research Associate to develop new spatial biology products and improve existing assays based on ISH/IHC. You will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and present findings to the R&D team, while contributing to technical reports and SOPs.

Expected to work across R&D and quality systems, train colleagues, and support product commercialization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in molecular biology, cell biology, life sciences, or related field.
• BS + 3 years of relevant industry experience, or MS with 0-2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of new advanced spatial biology products and applications.
• Follow experimental design, execute, and document experiments to advance product development.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize data, present findings and propose next steps.
• Own basic project deliverables and technical reports, SOPs and user guidance.
• Execute tasks with independence, collaborating across R&D and other functions.
• Produce high quality technical writing for project deliverables.
• Train colleagues on procedures and core concepts.
• Collaborate across teams to support product commercialization.
• Support the Company's Quality System objectives.

Skills

Microscopy

Assay development

Image analysis

Data interpretation

Presentation

Immunofluorescence

IHC

ISH

Molecular biology techniques

Experiment design

Documentation

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Leica Bond Rx

Roche Discovery

ELNs

LIMS

Lunaphore COMET

Akoya Phenocycler Fusion

Job description

Pay Range

$56,700.00 - $93,300.00

Job Purpose

The Advanced Research Associate is responsible for the development of new products as well as making improvements for current products. The purpose of this role is to collaborate with cross-functional teams, design and execute experiments for developing new products based on ISH/IHC-based assays and represent the R&D team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new advanced spatial biology products and applications using industry and scientific knowledge.
• Follow experimental design, execute, and document experiments to advance new product development.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize data, draw informed conclusions and propose next steps, and regularly present findings in various technical forums.
• Own basic project deliverables and pieces of complex deliverables, including technical reports, design control documents, SOPs, and user guidance.
• Execute tasks with high level of day-to-day independence, collaborating both within R&D and cross-functionally to achieve deliverables according to defined project timelines.
• Contributes high-quality technical writing to project deliverables of varying complexity such as technical reports, design control documents, procedures, and protocols.
• Produces high quality results.
• Train colleagues on defined procedures, practices, and core technical concepts.
• Collaborate across teams to support product commercialization.
• Support the Company's Quality System objectives.

Qualifications

Degree in molecular biology, cell biology, life sciences, or related field.

Minimum of B.S. + 3 years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. 0-2 years of relevant industry experience.

Skills

• Experience with microscopy, assay development, image analysis, data interpretation, and presentation.
• Experience with issue-based assays, such as immunofluorescence (IF), immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) techniques.
• Experience with standard cell and molecular biology techniques and basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to independently design experiments, interpret data, and proactively problem-solve.
• Ability to execute projects with minimal supervision, collaborating with project team members to achieve project goals.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience with tissue automated staining instruments such as Leica Bond Rx and Roche Discovery/ etc is preferred.
• Experience with spatial biology platforms such as Lunaphore COMET, Akoya Phenocycler Fusion, etc is preferred.
• Experience documenting experiments within electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) and/or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Demonstrated track record persisting through adversity and failures, overcoming roadblocks, high-pressure situations, and unexpected problems.
• Experience working under design control and within a quality system.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a combination of laboratory and office settings.

Regular use of computers, microscopes and standard laboratory equipment.

Exposure to biological samples, chemicals, and laboratory reagents, with appropriate safety procedures and PPE provided.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a computer, microscope, or laboratory workstation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle laboratory equipment, pipettes, and imaging instruments with precision.
• Visual acuity to distinguish microscopic details, colors, and digital images for accurate analysis.
• Occasional lifting, moving, or positioning of materials and equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses, as required.

Why Join Bio-Techne

We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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