Our client has an immediate opening for a Research Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Applications Development team to generate and analyze data for product
  commercialization.
• Interact with team members in a multidisciplinary environment to ensure communication of
  project-relevant progress.
• Assist in development and implementation of new workflows, products, tests, and Standard
  Operating Procedures.
• Assist engineering with testing prototypes for consumables and instruments.
• Perform laboratory tests according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participate in OQ/PQ/QC of instruments, consumables, and kits and write test procedures.
• Assist in maintenance of the General Laboratory Area.
• Write reports and present findings cross-functionally.
• Assist the team to deliver services and products to key opinion leaders and collaborators.
• Select appropriate models for data analysis and understand underlying derivation.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years lab experience in relevant area and a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or biochemistry OR 0-2 years lab experience and Master’s Degree in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or biochemistry
• Experience with product development or Research & Development
• Ability to adapt and work on new tasks or projects with guidance from the team
• Sound knowledge of molecular biology techniques
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot experiments and protocols
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Excellent analytical thinking skills and attention to detail
• General computer literacy
• Basic statistical knowledge
• Ability to write reports and standard operating procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and peers.