Research Associate I - R&D DNA Identification

Labcorp • Burlington, NC

80d

About The Position

At Labcorp, we advance science, technology and innovation and are recognized as one of the most respected companies in the world. We believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers to crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers. We have an excellent career opportunity for a Research Associate I on our R&D DNA Identification team in Burlington, NC. The Research Associate I will be part of the R&D DNA Identification team that leads development and optimization of DNA testing procedures for HLA testing and other DNA, RNA, and antibody-based assays. The position will require assay development, validation, implementation, and troubleshooting. This includes development of Next Generation Sequencing tests for PacBio and Illumina platforms. Other methods include, but are not limited to, Sanger sequencing, qPCR, Enzyme Immunoassay, STR, bioinformatics, and probe capture.

Requirements

• Previous research experience in molecular techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR, probe/bait capture assays, and Next Generation Sequencing.
• Familiarity with validation and implementation in a CAP/CLIA Laboratory.
• Familiarity with assay design and assay performance optimization.
• Ability to work effectively independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on projects with limited oversight through the development process and transfer optimized and developed products to operations.
• Write standard operating procedures, validation plans, and summaries.
• Work closely with R&D and Clinical directors, Operations, and other scientific staff in a team environment.
• Analyze and critique results, note deviations and design relevant experiments.
• Review primary scientific literature to help develop and troubleshoot experiments.
• Give presentations to colleagues.
• Generate reports sufficient for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Coach and assist laboratory staff with newly developed procedures.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree