Research Associate

AccuraGen; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &),

Job summary

AccuraGen is seeking a dedicated Research Associate to join our team in Milpitas, CA. You will support various research projects focusing on assay development and clinical validation, assisting in experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

You will collaborate with scientists to advance our MRD assay, receive and process specimen shipments, prepare samples, perform routine tests under supervision, document methods and results in a high-quality lab notebook, and help with safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science or equivalent.
• One year of experience working in a lab setting.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and protocol.
• Skilled in working with basic laboratory equipment.
• Strong understanding of standard molecular biology techniques (such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA/RNA isolation).
• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including data entry, spreadsheets, and document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimen shipments.
• Prepare samples for routine testing and analysis.
• Conduct testing under supervision of a senior staff.
• Perform routine technical procedures and functions according to departmental SOPs.
• Contribute to molecular biology and genomics workflow development and improvements.
• Record experiment methods, materials and results in a high-quality lab notebook.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe lab environment.
• Assist with safety, hazardous waste, and facilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Adjust work schedule to meet time-sensitive project milestones.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Laboratory safety

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

DNA/RNA isolation

Job description

AccuraGen is seeking a dedicated Research Associate to join our innovative team. In this role, you will support various research projects focusing on assay development and clinical validation. You will assist in experimental design, data collection, and analysis while collaborating with scientists to advance our MRD assay.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and process specimen shipments
• Prepare samples for routine testing and analysis
• Conduct testing under supervision of a senior staff
• Perform routine technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Contribute to molecular biology and genomics workflow development and improvements
• Ensure accurate and consistent recording of experiment methods, materials and results; keep a high-quality laboratory notebook
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper functionality
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe lab environment
• Assist with safety, hazardous waste, and facilities
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
• Perform other duties as needed
• Adjust work schedule to meet time-sensitive project milestones

Requirements Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science or equivalent
• One year of experience working in a lab setting
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and protocol
• Skilled in working with basic laboratory equipment
• Strong understanding of standard molecular biology techniques (such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA/RNA isolation)
• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including data entry, spreadsheets, and document preparation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a research laboratory setting
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)