Associate Scientist Special Testing & Assay Transfer

Taconic Biosciences, Inc. • Town of East Greenbush, NY

24d • $63,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your molecular biology expertise and strong problem-solving skills to a role where you’ll independently transfer, optimize, and troubleshoot complex genotyping assays that support the delivery of high-quality mouse models. The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking an Associate Scientist Special Testing & Assay Transfer to join our dedicated Health Diagnostics team at our Rensselaer, NY site. The Role: The mission of the Associate Scientist Special Testing & Assay Transfer is to support the delivery of the highest-quality mouse models by producing accurate and reliable genotyping results. As the Associate Scientist, Special Testing & Assay Transfer you will be responsible for transferring and scaling up complex mouse genotyping and other bioanalytical assays into a production environment. This role conducts troubleshooting, design, and execution of gel- and capillary-based genotyping assays, RFLP assays, and real-time PCR assays, with responsibilities spanning multiple sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent technical/managerial experience. Coursework in molecular biology and genetics is required.
• Experience in a technical or specialized field requiring extensive training to perform a broad range of assignments and resolve non-standard problems.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reference periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; interpret complex technical information—including mathematical and diagram formats; handle multiple concrete variables; define problems; collect data; establish facts; and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess result quality, including identifying anomalies, determining their implications, and establishing appropriate follow-up actions, including technical corrections.
• Perform all aspects of new assay transfer, including design, testing, and implementation into production.
• Transfer all required genotyping assays to partner labs and troubleshoot any assay implementation issues.
• Schedule personal workload to ensure high-quality results are delivered on time with minimal re-testing.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts, including revisions to current processes and modification of existing assays to incorporate new platforms or technologies.
• Provide support in other laboratory areas, such as Genotyping or Genetic Monitoring, as needed.

Benefits

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees