Sr. Research Associate

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The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

GenMark, a member of the Roche Group, is dedicated to providing world-class solutions for multiplex testing, with enhanced features that contribute to Roche’s commitment to helping diagnose infectious diseases and reduce antibiotic resistance. As the world’s #1 diagnostics provider, the Roche Group offers an unrivaled experience in developing and commercializing predictive tests that enable personalized treatment strategies for patients. 

The Sr. Research Associate will execute and analyze scientific experiments toward the development and the integration of enhancements to the existing consumables and assay and/or the development of new molecular diagnostic assays on Roche Cobas® ePlex platform.

This individual will develop and execute analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, bioanalytical procedures and reagent formulations with general guidance.  You will adapt and develop new experimental methods and technologies for project advancement under the guidance of a seasoned R&D scientist.

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your background and skills in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemical, bioanalytical chemistry, bio-engineering skills to enhance and build your career by working cross-functionally; your contributions will directly impact business opportunities through successful completion of projects.

• You will be responsible for day to day running of experiments and data analysis in the laboratory independently or in collaboration with others.

• You will conduct analytical and bioanalytical tasks, including PCR amplification of target sequences, DNA quantification by qPCR or other methods, analysis by gel electrophoresis.

• You may support the development of analytical test methods including HPLC, GC, LC-MC, NMR, Microscopy, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, or polymer chemistry methods.

• You will plan, design and execute experiments independently or under minimal supervision.

• You will prepare biochemical reagents, buffers, and solutions as needed, using appropriate procedural and documentation methods, including industry standard good laboratory practices and good documentation practices; you may be responsible for analyzing samples in a BSL 2 lab.

• You have the ability to analyze moderately sized data sets across multiple experiments and look for trends.

• You will be responsible for maintaining stockroom supplies, inventory, and lab cleaning duties.

• You will identify and solve problems in experiments or protocol designs; you will suggest improvements.

• You will prepare documents meeting company standards, including data summaries, reports, SOPs, lab notebooks, and procedures; you are able to present basic data in graphical or tabular forms; you have the ability to analyze a small scale (single experiment) data without assistance.

• You will read literature directly associated with assigned projects and related areas; presenting work at meetings (as required), and discuss new strategies and methods to address immediate and upcoming technical issues.

• You will interact with other internal departments, as necessary, to plan and expedite project objectives.

• You will perform other duties as assigned by management.
   

This is an onsite position based in Carlsbad, CA and/or Torrey Pines, CA. The ability to travel between sites is required. This is not a hybrid role.
 

Who You Are:

(Required)

• You have a BS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related field.

• You have 5+ years of R&D laboratory experience outside of a class environment; you have proven and accurate hands-on lab skills; you have demonstrated experience using standard laboratory equipment and machinery.

• You have demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles; you are effective in research design, data analysis and evaluation of new techniques and procedures for products, systems and/or technologies.

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