Product Development Research Associate II

This is an onsite, in-office position at Geneoscopy HQ in St. Louis, Missouri.

About the role

The Product Development Research Associate II is responsible for conducting scientific research to support the development of proprietary In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products at Geneoscopy. This role utilizes various molecular, cellular, genetic, and pharmacological techniques focusing on the quality, consistency, and high-throughput execution of all experimental workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments designed by Product Development Scientists, collect and analyze data to support product development activities.
• Perform laboratory work under minimal supervision: 70% lab execution, 20% data analysis, and 10% reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and lab problems by leveraging foundational subject matter knowledge, while proactively collaborating with PD Scientists for complex problem solving.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols, while driving the implementation, support, and revision of new SOPs.
• Assist the team in ensuring continuous compliance with all applicable regulatory and internal quality systems.
• Coordinate and assist with routine instrument maintenance and calibration tasks.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory reagents, consumables, and essential supplies.
• Document findings by writing reports and summaries for internal stakeholders and technical communications.
• Contribute to technical and cross-functional activities throughout the development process.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with members of the multidisciplinary Geneoscopy team.
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to junior team members.
• Assist as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Possess 2 – 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience, conducting experiments, and collecting data.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to consistently achieve throughput targets and experimental reproducibility with low-error rate.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail, reliability, and high accuracy in laboratory documentation.
• Exemplify the ability to multitask and thrive in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Possess a proactive willingness to learn and master new methodologies.
• Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills while willing to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.
• Possess high ethics and conduct business in the most professional manner.
• Seek inclusiveness and collaboration but step up to responsibility, make tough decisions, and be accountable for those decisions.
• Act as a results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with colleagues.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Direct experience in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows including RNA extraction, library preparation, hybrid capture, and sequencing.

Schedule

This is a salaried position, requiring at least 40 hours per week. There may be projects that require activities beyond the standard hours.

Pay

Base salary range: annually determined based on the candidate's experience, knowledge, and abilities.

• Bonus: discretionary annual bonus based on a percentage of the employee's base salary.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401k (with employer match).
• Paid time off.
• Company stock options.

Core Values

• Integrity - we do the right thing through our words, actions, and behaviors.
• Courage - step up, speak up, stand out.
• Agility - think and act fast, embracing change.
• Passion - for our customers, our people, our work, and for excellence.
• Collaboration - our differences are assets.

Physical Demands

• Employees may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.
• Must possess the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Must possess the ability to perform repetitive motion.

Work Environment

• May have exposure to fumes and bio-hazardous material in the laboratory environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents.