Product Development Research Associate II

Geneoscopy•St. Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Research Associate II is responsible for conducting scientific research to support the development of proprietary In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products at Geneoscopy. This role utilizes various molecular, cellular, genetic, and pharmacological techniques focusing on the quality, consistency, and high-throughput execution of all experimental workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required.
Possess 2 – 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience, conducting experiments, and collecting data.
Demonstrate a proven ability to consistently achieve throughput targets and experimental reproducibility with low-error rate.
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail, reliability, and high accuracy in laboratory documentation.
Exemplify the ability to multitask and thrive in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
Possess a proactive willingness to learn and master new methodologies.
Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills while willing to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.
Possess high ethics and conduct business in the most professional manner.
Seek inclusiveness and collaboration but step up to responsibility, make tough decisions, and be accountable for those decisions.
Act as a results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows including RNA extraction, library preparation, hybrid capture, and sequencing.

Responsibilities

Conduct experiments designed by Product Development Scientists, collect and analyze data to support product development activities.
Perform laboratory work under minimal supervision: 70% lab execution, 20% data analysis, and 10% reporting.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and lab problems by leveraging foundational subject matter knowledge, while proactively collaborating with PD Scientists for complex problem solving.
Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols, while driving the implementation, support, and revision of new SOPs.
Assist the team in ensuring continuous compliance with all applicable regulatory and internal quality systems.
Coordinate and assist with routine instrument maintenance and calibration tasks.
Maintain inventory of laboratory reagents, consumables, and essential supplies.
Document findings by writing reports and summaries for internal stakeholders and technical communications.
Contribute to technical and cross-functional activities throughout the development process.
Communicate effectively and regularly with members of the multidisciplinary Geneoscopy team.
Provide coaching and/or mentoring to junior team members.
Assist as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
Other duties as assigned.