Research Associate II, Validation

Genalyte, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Genalyte, Inc. in San Diego seeks a Research Associate II to assist immunoassay design, validation, and verification for the Merlin platform. You will support tests on released products, working with a cross-disciplinary team, and contribute to manufacturing improvements.

Four 10‑hour days, Sunday through Wednesday, is the schedule. The role requires a bachelor’s in biology/chemistry/biochemistry with 2+ years in assay development and familiarity with design controls, GDP/GMP/GLP, and FDA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or similar with 2+ years in assay development.
• Experience with design control, complex systems and assays.
• Experience in GDP/GMP/GLP and team direction preferred.
• Experience with FDA/510(k) submission process preferred.
• Access to standard assay lab equipment (pipettes, scales, vortexers, centrifuges).
• Analytical chemistry equipment (fluorimeters, spectrophotometers, chromatography) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design analysis to develop quantitative immunoassays for FDA submission.
• Manage lab equipment and coordinate test station setups per procedures.
• Analyze data for assay and process improvements and report findings.
• Execute experiments and validation protocols with guidance from senior staff.
• Meet milestones for product development timelines.
• Collaborate with chemists, data scientists, engineers and manufacturing.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and design controls.
• Document results, protocols and SOPs for traceability.
• Support product improvement and manufacturing optimization.

Skills

Assay development

Data analysis

Lab techniques

Independent work

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/biochemistry

Tools

Pipettes

Microscales

Vortexers

Centrifuges

Spectrophotometers

Job description

About Genalyte

At Genalyte, we're revolutionizing diagnostic testing to empower a healthier future. Genalyte is a San Diego-based diagnostics company developing the Merlin platform, a novel photonic ring resonator-based system designed to deliver rapid, multiplexed diagnostic results. We believe that timely and accurate health insights shouldn't be a luxury, but a necessity. We are driven by a vision where advanced diagnostic capabilities are accessible, efficient, and seamlessly integrated into healthcare. Genalyte is more than just a laboratory; we are advocates for health empowerment, dedicated to providing insights that can transform lives and communities.

About Genalyte

At Genalyte, we're revolutionizing diagnostic testing to empower a healthier future. Genalyte is a San Diego-based diagnostics company developing the Merlin platform, a novel photonic ring resonator-based system designed to deliver rapid, multiplexed diagnostic results. We believe that timely and accurate health insights shouldn't be a luxury, but a necessity. We are driven by a vision where advanced diagnostic capabilities are accessible, efficient, and seamlessly integrated into healthcare. Genalyte is more than just a laboratory; we are advocates for health empowerment, dedicated to providing insights that can transform lives and communities.

WHY WORK FOR US

Joining Genalyte at this pivotal pre-commercial stage means your work will have real, visible impact — on our technology, our culture, and ultimately on how diagnostic testing is delivered to patients. Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative team working closely with leadership to build something meaningful from the ground up. Genalyte offers competitive compensation including base salary, significant equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a rare opportunity to grow alongside a high-impact company at a genuinely exciting moment in its journey.

Position Summary

The Research Associate II works independently under supervision to assist and support the designing, optimization and validation of new immunoassays on the Genalyte Merlin(TM) platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for verification and validation testing of new products and changes to released products. The Research Associate II contributes to verification and validation (V&V) activities for multiple systems comprising assays, reagents, consumables, instruments, and software. The role requires a strong detail-focused skill set to execute tests of products exiting development and to further support and improve products within manufacturing. This position works an alternative workweek schedule of four 10-hour days, Sunday through Wednesday.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures to assist in design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process of quantitative immunoassays for submission to the FDA for 510(k) clearance assessing the product under design control process from concept to product launch
• Works independently under the guidance of a supervisor or senior team member and follows provided instructions to manage laboratory equipment and coordinate test station setups in support of product development, in accordance with established procedures
• Analyze data for assay and process improvement and report findings to team and senior leadership
• Executes experiments and validation protocols, supports problem-solving and trouble‑shooting activities with guidance from Team Lead & Manager
• Meet milestones for product development timelines
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other chemists, data scientists, engineers and manufacturing personnel
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, quality systems, design control and procedures
• Document results, protocols, SOPs, etc
• Supports product improvement and manufacturing optimization

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A Bachelor's degree in Biology, chemistry, biochemistry or similar with 2+ years of experience in Assay Development
• Experience with design control, complex systems and assays
• Experience in GDP/GMP/GLPExperience with team direction and mentorship
• Experience with FDA and 510(k) submission process preferred
• Standard assay laboratory equipment (pipets, microscales, vortexers, centrifuges, etc.)
• Analytical chemistry equipment (fluorimeters, spectrophotometers, chromatography, etc.) preferred
• General presentation & spreadsheet analysis software

Travel Requirements

Minimal; occasional travel to clinical sites (<10%).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of both an office and laboratory environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues and samples. Position requires ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on a regular basis. Walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time (up to 75% of the day) are routine to accomplish tasks in this role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Personal protective equipment is required as posted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

The base range for this role is $32 - $36 per hour. Individual pay may vary based on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, this role includes meaningful equity participation, eligibility for the target bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits package).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Genalyte, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.