Research Associate

Role Overview

Genus PLC is seeking a Research Associate to join our team. The Research Associate will independently execute lab experiments, analyze data, and communicate results to the biosystems engineering team and leadership.

About the Role

The Research Associate will execute formal and informal standard operating procedures and/or experimental protocols covering various laboratory techniques such as sperm cell handling, flow cytometry, microscopy, DNA purification, and ddPCR. They will work collaboratively across functional teams, applying critical thinking skills and maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute Standard Operating Procedures, informal scientific protocols, and/or experimental test designs independently
• Analyze data to support research objectives
• Communicate data findings to stakeholders and leadership, including presenting suggestions for improved efficiency and experimental design
• Independently own and drive completion of test plans and contribute to innovation or ideation using laboratory experience
• Evaluate and lead an opportunity to address a process improvement initiative to increase efficiency or expand/accelerate laboratory capabilities
• Generate experimental designs and test plans with feedback from others
• Proactively provide feedback and potential solutions to team members and test plan owners on observations made or challenges encountered during and after testing
• Address issues/blockers and coordinate resolution to problems
• Independently perform troubleshooting of common laboratory equipment
• Take active steps to generate accurate and well-organized documentation for experiments, data summaries, and laboratory processes
• Participate in drafting and/or revising laboratory SOPs
• Collaborate cross-functionally as a key contributor by regularly sharing information with broader team
• Mentor and train new team members
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of laboratory processes by actively participating in onboarding training
• Manage weekly activities by autonomously delivering tasks based on timeline and communicating status updates
• Volunteer unallocated downtime to assist colleagues with lab work, data analysis, etc.
• Wear appropriate PPE, promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Maintain productivity and flexibility as project or business priorities shift
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision
• Perform other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant laboratory experience OR an associate's degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant laboratory experience, including: general lab processes and techniques (e.g. Pipetting, centrifugation, etc.), cell handling, DNA purification, and PCR
• Absolutely required: Valid driver’s license
• Ability to organize data, use data analysis software (like Microsoft Excel) and knowledge of basic statistics
• Ability to manage experimental planning and laboratory activities concurrently with diligence and attention to detail
• Absolutely required: Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Undergraduate research background
• Experience performing ddPCR, flow cytometry, and/or fluorescence microscopy
• Experience using Data Analysis and Statistical software (like Origin Lab) to visualize and graph data
• Experience independently leading experimental design, writing protocols, and executing experiments

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant laboratory experience OR an associate's degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant laboratory experience, including: general lab processes and techniques (e.g. Pipetting, centrifugation, etc.), cell handling, DNA purification, and PCR
• Absolutely required: Valid driver’s license
• Ability to organize data, use data analysis software (like Microsoft Excel) and knowledge of basic statistics
• Ability to manage experimental planning and laboratory activities concurrently with diligence and attention to detail
• Absolutely required: Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Undergraduate research background
• Experience performing ddPCR, flow cytometry, and/or fluorescence microscopy
• Experience using Data Analysis and Statistical software (like Origin Lab) to visualize and graph data
• Experience independently leading experimental design, writing protocols, and executing experiments

Benefits

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off).

Pay

$74,000 - $79,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time

Location

Windsor, WI