Research Associate

Genesis Global Group • Hamilton Township, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Genesis Global Group (GGG) is a consortium of entities and institutes in molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, and biotechnology. Its mission is to improve patients’ quality of life by connecting basic science with the development of diagnostic and pre-clinical treatments. The Institute for Biomarker Research (IBR), a division of GGG, develops multi-variant-based personal diagnostics to assess disease evaluation, progression, regression, and patient stratification, supporting targeted pharmacogenomic treatment approaches tailored to individual clinical situations.

IBR is seeking an in-person Research Associate in Hamilton, New Jersey. The role involves designing and validating microbiological and molecular diagnostic assays, performing experiments and analyzing data, maintaining laboratory records and reports to CLIA/CAP standards, following equipment specifications and SOPs, preparing reagents, and handling biological samples in a BSL 2 setting. The associate will also collaborate with Reference Laboratories and the Clinical Laboratory division and participate in meetings and scientific journal discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Well versed in aseptic, microbiological, molecular, and cellular biology techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
• Experience with CAP-accredited laboratory practices and cGLP.
• Experience in bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic pathogenesis and culture.
• Experience in test development, troubleshooting, optimization, and validation, particularly qPCR.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate microbiological and molecular diagnostic assays.
• Design and perform experiments and analyze data using diverse procedures and laboratory equipment.
• Record procedures and data, and create reports to CLIA/CAP standards.
• Conduct laboratory tests according to equipment specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare reagents and properly handle biological samples in a BSL 2 setting.
• Collaborate with Reference Laboratories and the Clinical Laboratory division on projects.
• Participate routinely in meetings and scientific journal article discussions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Legal Plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Competitive Salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level