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Roche / GenMark Diagnostics’ mission is to revolutionize patient care by providing high-value, simple-to-perform, and clinically relevant multiplex molecular diagnostics, specifically targeting infectious disease testing. We aim to improve patient outcomes, enhance laboratory efficiency, and reduce total cost-of-care through rapid, sample-to-answer solutions.
Roche/Genmark Diagnostics is seeking a Research Associate II (RA) to join our team. In this role, the RA will be responsible for day to day running of experiments and data analysis in the assay development laboratory. In addition, the RA will be effective in research design, data analysis, and evaluation of new techniques & procedures for products, systems or technologies. This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding team.
The Opportunity:
You will conduct general molecular biology tasks, including nucleic acid purification, quantification, amplification and analysis on multiple platforms
You will prepare reagents and solutions as needed, using appropriate procedural and documentation methods, including industry standard good laboratory practices
You will be responsible for maintaining stockroom supplies and inventory
You will perform duties under supervision with increasing independence
You will identify and solve problems in experiments or protocol designs, suggests improvements
You will prepare documents meeting company standards, including data summaries, reports, SOPs and procedures
You will present work at meetings as required, and proposes new strategies and methods to address immediate and upcoming technical issues
You will read and review literature directly associated with assigned project and related areas Interacts with other internal departments, as necessary, to plan and expedite project objectives
You will support R&D engineering team in feasibility and small to medium scale testing.
Who You Are:
(Required)
You have a BS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or a related field with 3+ years of experience in molecular biology or biochemistry laboratory experience post-degree or a MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
You have a good level of understanding and hands on experience in biological sample handling, nucleic acid purification, amplification and detection techniques
You have demonstrated experience with Qubit and dPCR instruments for extraction efficiency analysis
You have demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles
You have a demonstrated level of proficiency in research design, data analysis, and evaluation of new techniques & procedures for products, systems or technologies
Preferred:
You have experience working with sample to answer diagnostic consumables
You have experience working in a global organization
You have excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple changing projects and priorities; you have the ability to work independently with minimal direction
You have demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills; preparation of documents, including data summaries, reports and procedures
This position is based onsite in Carlsbad, CA. This is not a hybrid position.
Relocation benefits are not offered for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based in Carlsbad, CA is $59,900 - $85,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The essential functions of the job are usually performed in an environmentally controlled facility where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may involve a combination of office and biotechnology laboratory environments. The employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood borne pathogens and automated equipment.
While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee may sometimes be required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
GenMark is now a proud member of the Roche Group, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation. With the addition of GenMark to the Roche Group, syndromic infectious disease diagnostics is now added to the long list of disease states and conditions that the Roche Group addresses. GenMark’s ePlex true sample-to-answer system offers unique solutions to address the most significant challenges facing clinical laboratories, while supporting hospital systems to deliver patient-centered, value-based care. ePlex streamlines the diagnostic workflow from physician order entry to the final test report and is the true sample-to-answer solution designed to improve patient care, reduce costs, and increase lab efficiency. GenMark is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
GenMark is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
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