Molecular Biology Scientist I - qPCR & PCR

Job Description

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Must Have Skills/Attributes

• Molecular Biology
• PCR Experience
• Growing and manipulating BSL-2 bacteria (1+ yrs)
• Assisting in the development of qPCR assays to diagnose pathogens (1+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree

Summary

The Molecular Lab Research & Early Development team is seeking motivated candidates focusing on developing molecular assays for infectious diseases and genomics diagnostics. Our mission is to safeguard global health by pioneering advanced molecular diagnostic solutions. We are dedicated to leading the fight against Infectious Diseases by innovating and making new diagnostic solutions available for healthcare markets worldwide to have a positive impact on society and people's lives.

Responsibilities

This is largely a wet lab-based position. Performs hand-on research activities at the bench for multiple hours per day. Independently or with supervisor’s help:

• Research, design, plan and execute innovative and well-controlled experiments, with high attention to detail.
• Ensures activities are consistent with project critical path and respond appropriately to changing priorities.
• Accurately, consistently, and promptly records experimental methods, materials and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Analyzes data, evaluates results and plans for the next steps.
• Integrates previous and current results to determine next experimental steps and the impact on long-term project goals.
• Presents findings at group or departmental meetings.
• May assist in preparing summaries, memos, internal reports, presentations, manuscripts, etc.
• Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams

Benefits

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Contact Information

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