R&D Associate: Diagnostic Assay Development

Hologic, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Research Associate for Diagnostic Assay Development to design and perform experiments supporting nucleic acid amplification test development on an automated platform.

The role is fully onsite in San Diego, with responsibilities including planning experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results to the team. 0–2 years of experience in molecular biology preferred, with a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Drive and commitment to team objectives.
• Efficient time management and prioritization.
• Collaborative team player with yoked problem-solving.
• Adapt to ambiguity and rapid change, and learn continuously.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and analyze minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Understand experiment goals and contribute to experimental design.
• Perform basic benchtop molecular biology tasks.
• Analyze data and document work in laboratory notebook or report.
• Summarize and communicate results from experiments.
• Present data in group meetings and communicate with peers and supervisor.

Skills

Drive & commitment

Time management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

B.A./B.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.

M.S. in a relevant field encouraged

Job description

Hologic, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Research Associate for Diagnostic Assay Development to design and perform experiments supporting nucleic acid amplification test development on an automated platform.

The role is fully onsite in San Diego, with responsibilities including planning experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results to the team. 0–2 years of experience in molecular biology preferred, with a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.