Senior Research Associate (Assay Development) - Contract
About The Position
Join our innovative team dedicated to reducing cancer deaths through cutting-edge liquid biopsy diagnostics. As Sr. Research Associate, you will play a critical role in developing and validating next-generation sequencing assays from concept through commercial launch, working within a collaborative environment of scientists, engineers, and bioinformaticians. You will contribute to product development, verification, and validation activities for NGS-based laboratory tests for early cancer detection. The ideal candidates would have experience working under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in a CAP/CLIA/FDA-regulated environment.
Requirements
- BS with 3-4 years of experience, or MS with 2-3 years relevant field (e.g., biomedical engineering, molecular biology, genetics, or genomics) in assay development for the life science industry
- Proficient in high-throughput manual laboratory techniques, including precision pipetting for large-scale sample processing
- Proven track record in laboratory method optimization with specialized expertise in addressing technical challenges specific to nucleic acid extraction and library preparation for NGS.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to independently design experiments and interpret results using sound scientific reasoning
- Excellent technical writing capabilities for developing experimental protocols, standard operating procedures, and comprehensive development reports
- Superior organizational and project management abilities, including meticulous documentation practices, strategic planning, and effective time management with keen attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with automated liquid handling systems for assay development and execution
- Advanced data analysis skills using Excel and statistical software packages; programming experience in Python, R or similar languages is highly valued
- Direct experience in a regulated environment (CLIA, CAP, NYS, FDA, GXP, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the success of a cohesive, innovative, motivated team that is dedicated to reducing cancer deaths through the following activities:
- Design, execute, and troubleshoot moderate to complex laboratory experiments utilizing molecular biology techniques for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS).
- Perform end-to-end experimental workflows, including nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and sequencing, while preparing samples and executing experiments with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Develop robust assay workflows by performing guard banding studies and verifying product requirements with analytical characterization studies.
- Communicate findings effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including biologists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, automation engineers, and quality control scientists, and present at scientific meetings.
- Contribute to advancing assays through design control processes to meet product requirements and regulatory standards by maintaining comprehensive documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
