Sr Research Associate
Core
Design, plan, and perform experiments for non-invasive prenatal tests and cancer detection tests; optimize laboratory processes and develop new nucleic acid techniques.
Role type
Senior Research Associate (Molecular Biology/Assay Development)
Builds
Non-invasive prenatal tests and cancer detection tests
Domain
Molecular biology, oncology diagnostics, nucleic acid analysis
Required skills
Nucleic acid techniques (DNA manipulation, PCR, qPCR), Next Generation Sequencing, statistical analysis, laboratory protocol design, data analysis, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
JMP, database experience, programming
Technologies
LabChip, BioAnalyzer, Next Generation Sequencing platforms
Responsibilities
Design and execute complex laboratory experiments; analyze data using advanced analytical tools; document results and scientific interpretations; troubleshoot laboratory processes; communicate findings with multidisciplinary teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC