Research Associate III (JR227954)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare research organization in New York City is seeking a Research Associate to develop verification and validation processes for advanced research assays. The role involves leading projects, developing laboratory workflows, and providing technical guidance. Candidates must possess a PhD and an MS, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical diagnostic assay development and participate in innovative research projects.

Qualifications

• PhD is mandatory.
• Master's degree (MS) is mandatory.
• 1-3 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead pilot studies to improve performance.
• Lead multi-omic assay projects including sequencing.
• Develop protocols for sample analysis and QC.
• Serve as a technical resource for lab members.
• Keep accurate records in LIMS and IT applications.

Education

PhD

MS

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

The research associate will be responsible for the development verification and validation of various advanced research and translations assays involved in both molecular, genomic and proteomic research. They will also be involved in clinical diagnostic assay development of non-commercially available assays (Laboratory Developed Protocols) which include constitutional genetic testing for, somatic oncologic testing, or for the rapid diagnosis of infectious diseases at the MMC clinical laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead pilot studies and explore new technologies with the potential to improve performance of existing products or open up new avenues of research and development.
• Lead multi-omic assay projects, potentially including whole genome, exome, targeted sequencing, methylation and/or proteomic methods
• Develop protocols and laboratory workflows to analyze samples, including isolation of nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) from banked biospecimens and QC.
• Serve as a technical resource for other lab members regarding advice on methods and experiment design and analysis.
• Establish experiment goals and plans, carry out experiments independently using standardized processes, including but not limited to DNA extractions, genomic sequencing library preparations, PCR, and quantity of samples.
• Keep an accurate record of all methods, observations, outcomes, and data generated, following the best practice in the team to collect and record data within LIMS, other IT application systems.
• May support exploratory experiments, validations, bridging studies, preparation of documentation for transitioning R&D protocol to clinical production.

Requirements

• PhD Required.
• MS Required.
• 1-3 years Required.
• OHS Fit Test.
• OHS Annual Assessment.