CareerPlan

Associate Research Scientist II

United States - California - La JollaFull-time$82k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Conduct bench-level experiments and analyze data to translate research concepts into diagnostic assay product development.

Role type

Associate Research Scientist II (R&D)

Builds

Diagnostic assay products

Domain

Healthcare diagnostics / Oncology

Required skills

NGS assay development, liquid handling instrumentation, molecular biology, biochemical techniques, statistical methods, GMP/ISO/QSR compliance

Preferred skills

NGS sample preparation and sequencing technologies, liquid handling instrumentation, statistical software (JMP, R)

Technologies

NGS platforms, liquid handling robots, microscopes, microtomes, centrifuges

Responsibilities

Plan and execute bench-level experiments, analyze experimental results, operate scientific instrumentation, maintain lab notebooks and documentation, present findings at meetings, mentor junior associates

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC