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    Research Associate II - Salt Lake City, United States - Biofire Diagnostics

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    Description

    The Research Associate II (RA II) works to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and has the temperament to operate proactively and collaboratively in a team in support of research and development activities.

    Tasks will focus on molecular biology and analytical chemistry experiments and procedures (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, serial dilution, PCR, and running analytical chemistry instrumentation) with associated collection, analysis, verification and recording of data in accordance with established protocols and work instruction documents, regulations, safety requirements, and the quality system.

    Work is primarily collaborative and requires the ability to communicate and coordinate with peers and supervisor(s) effectively and respectfully.


    The position requires proficiency in laboratory technical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving, data analysis, sequence analysis, and a dedication to the mission and goals of the department and bioMérieux.

    A Research Associate II will normally self-direct on routine work with no or minimal instruction and general supervision and will operate with general or detailed instruction and general supervision on new procedures and assignments.

    Primary Duties


    • Assists with stocking project-specific laboratory supplies, including inventorying stock.
    • Act as a good lab citizen and team member. Coordinate and collaborate within and across teams and functional groups for routine lab activities, cleaning, equipment use, specific assigned tasks and projects, and sharing of knowledge, skills, and ideas.
    • May be involved in work in a Biosafety level 2/2+ environment with potentially pathogenic microbes, patient samples, and body fluids using sterile technique for contamination and infection control.
    • Ensure data integrity and accurate record-keeping by collecting, recording (in an electronic laboratory notebook and/or study worksheets), analyzing and verifying data in compliance with company standard operating procedures, work instruction documents, and study protocols.
    • Use and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies/inventory, and workspaces according to operational, quality, and safety requirements as outlined in protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instruction documents.
    • Perform routine and complex calculations and lab techniques including solution formulation, nucleic acid extraction and quantification, digital PCR and/or sequencing, primer/sequence evaluation using bioinformatic tools, as well as basic statistical analyses.
    • Execute study protocols and contribute to protocol and process development, optimization, and/or revision.
    • Conduct routine data analysis with minimal supervision and deduce next steps.
    • Communicate data and analyses in written reports and oral presentations to peers and supervisors, commensurate with job level.
    • Contribute to the writing of study reports.
    • Train other team members on laboratory and department practices and procedures, commensurate with experience.
    • Develops strategies to troubleshoot unexpected experimental results and/or product performance and proposes solutions.
    • Perform all work in compliance with bioMérieux corporate policies and within the guidelines of the Quality Management System.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Supplemental Data


    • Performs work under general supervision.
    • Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
    • Works full time onsite.
    Training and Education


    • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
    Experience


    • A minimum of two years' experience in an academic, industry, or healthcare laboratory.
    • Experience with real-time PCR and/or sequence analysis and/or microbiology techniques.
    • May require familiarity with Biosafety Level 2 practices.
    • May require familiarity with Analytical Chemistry Instrumentation.
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


    • Has solid working knowledge of current and evolving microbiology, molecular biology and chemistry principles, tools, and techniques relevant to developing and sustaining diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.
    • Detail-oriented in executing work and in record keeping.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills.
    • Proficiency in laboratory practices including pipetting, handling biological and chemical materials, sterile technique and contamination control, and routine concentration and statistical calculations.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
    • May require experience with various data processing software (e.g. Minitab, Graphpad Prism, etc.).
    • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities sometimes change on short notice.
    • May require comfortable working with biosafety level 2/2+ pathogens.
    • May require comfort in working with analytical chemistry instruments, methods and reagents.
    • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to follow rules and regulations.
    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements


    • Must be able to lift and safely maneuver 50lbs.
    • Manual and visual dexterity to handle small tubes and manipulate very small volumes; reasonable accommodations are applicable.
    • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including a lab coat, disposable gloves, face mask, and safety glasses, as needed.
    • Comfortable working with cleaning products such as bleach.

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