Research Associate II

BioFire Diagnostics; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Research Associate II, der Teil eines dynamischen Teams ist, das für die Leistungsbewertung und Validierung von molekularen In-vitro-Diagnosetests verantwortlich ist. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie an spannenden mikrobiologischen Experimenten und tragen zur Entwicklung von diagnostischen Tests für Infektionskrankheiten bei. Sie nutzen Ihre Laborfähigkeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Arbeiten den höchsten Qualitätsstandards entsprechen. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem kollaborativen Umfeld zu wachsen und Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem bedeutenden Bereich der Gesundheitswissenschaften zu erweitern.

Qualifications

• Mindestens zwei Jahre Erfahrung in einem akademischen, industriellen oder Gesundheitslabor.
• Ein Jahr Erfahrung mit Echtzeit-PCR und Mikrobiologietechniken.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von mikrobiologischen Experimenten und Datenanalyse.
• Sicherstellung der Datenintegrität und genaue Dokumentation.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Teammitgliedern und anderen Abteilungen.

Skills

Mikrobiologie

Molekularbiologie

PCR-Techniken

Datenanalyse

Kritisches Denken

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

Bachelor in einem wissenschaftlichen Fach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This position is part of a team responsible for performance assessment and validation of molecular in vitro diagnostic products.

The Research Associate II works to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and has the temperament to operate proactively and collaboratively in a team in support of FDA and other global regulatory submissions. Tasks will focus on molecular and microbiological experiments and procedures (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, serial dilution, PCR, bacterial and fungal culture, etc.) with associated collection, analysis, verification, and recording of data in accordance with established protocols and work instruction documents, regulations, safety requirements, and the quality system. Work is primarily collaborative and requires the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively and respectfully with peers and supervisors.

The position requires proficiency in laboratory technical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving, data analysis, sequence analysis, and a dedication to the mission and goals of the department and bioMérieux. A Research Associate II will normally self-direct routine work with minimal instruction and operate with general or detailed instruction and supervision on new procedures and assignments.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist with stocking project-specific laboratory supplies, including inventorying stock.
2. Act as a good lab citizen and team member. Coordinate and collaborate within and across teams and functional groups for routine lab activities, cleaning, equipment use, specific tasks and projects, and sharing knowledge, skills, and ideas.
3. Work in a Biosafety level 2/2+ environment with potentially pathogenic microbes, patient samples, and body fluids using sterile techniques for contamination and infection control.
4. Ensure data integrity and accurate record-keeping by collecting, recording (in an electronic laboratory notebook and/or study worksheets), analyzing, and verifying data in compliance with SOPs, work instructions, and study protocols.
5. Use and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and workspaces according to operational, quality, and safety requirements.
6. Perform routine and complex calculations and lab techniques including solution formulation, microbial culture and enumeration, nucleic acid extraction and quantification, digital PCR and/or sequencing, primer/sequence evaluation using bioinformatic tools, as well as basic statistical analyses.
7. Execute study protocols and contribute to protocol and process development, optimization, and revision.
8. Conduct routine data analysis with minimal supervision and deduce next steps.
9. Communicate data and analyses in written reports and oral presentations to peers and supervisors.
10. Contribute to the writing of study reports.
11. Train other team members on laboratory and department practices and procedures, as appropriate.
12. Develop strategies to troubleshoot unexpected experimental results and/or product performance and propose solutions.
13. Perform all work in compliance with bioMérieux policies and the Quality Management System.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• At least two years’ experience in an academic, industry, or healthcare laboratory.
• One year of experience with real-time PCR, sequence analysis, microbiology techniques, and/or Biosafety Level 2 practices.

Skills

• Solid working knowledge of microbiology and molecular biology principles, tools, and techniques relevant to developing diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.
• Attention to detail in execution and record keeping.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in laboratory practices including pipetting, handling biological and chemical materials, sterile techniques, and routine statistical calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Adaptability to a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Comfort working with human specimens and fluids (blood, stool, sputum, etc.) and biosafety level 2/2+ pathogens.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow rules and regulations.