Research Associate II

Roche • Carlsbad, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Roche / GenMark Diagnostics' mission is to revolutionize patient care by providing high-value, simple-to-perform, and clinically relevant multiplex molecular diagnostics, specifically targeting infectious disease testing. We aim to improve patient outcomes, enhance laboratory efficiency, and reduce total cost-of-care through rapid, sample-to-answer solutions. Roche/Genmark Diagnostics is seeking a Research Associate II (RA) to join our team. In this role, the RA will be responsible for day to day running of experiments and data analysis in the assay development laboratory. In addition, the RA will be effective in research design, data analysis, and evaluation of new techniques & procedures for products, systems or technologies. This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding team.

Requirements

• BS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or a related field with 3+ years of experience in molecular biology or biochemistry laboratory experience post-degree or a MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
• Good level of understanding and hands on experience in biological sample handling, nucleic acid purification, amplification and detection techniques
• Demonstrated experience with Qubit and dPCR instruments for extraction efficiency analysis
• Demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles
• Demonstrated level of proficiency in research design, data analysis, and evaluation of new techniques & procedures for products, systems or technologies

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with sample to answer diagnostic consumables
• Experience working in a global organization
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple changing projects and priorities; ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills; preparation of documents, including data summaries, reports and procedures

Responsibilities

• Conduct general molecular biology tasks, including nucleic acid purification, quantification, amplification and analysis on multiple platforms
• Prepare reagents and solutions as needed, using appropriate procedural and documentation methods, including industry standard good laboratory practices
• Be responsible for maintaining stockroom supplies and inventory
• Perform duties under supervision with increasing independence
• Identify and solve problems in experiments or protocol designs, suggests improvements
• Prepare documents meeting company standards, including data summaries, reports, SOPs and procedures
• Present work at meetings as required, and proposes new strategies and methods to address immediate and upcoming technical issues
• Read and review literature directly associated with assigned project and related areas
• Interacts with other internal departments, as necessary, to plan and expedite project objectives
• Support R&D engineering team in feasibility and small to medium scale testing.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• Benefits detailed at the link provided below.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees