Research Associate I
Research Associate I
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Job Description
The Research Associates role is to advance LGC Clinical Diagnostics purpose of understanding disease by supporting the development of new precision diagnostic products.
- Help develop reference materials.
- Perform nucleic acid analysis (RNA/DNA integrity analysis realtime qPCR digital PCR) and present results in an organized way.
- Perform general molecular techniques such as nucleic acid purification enzymatic digestion gelelectrophoresis RNA transcription cell culture transfection etc. as needed.
- Record test results and data records seek appropriate approval and file according to established procedures.
- Plan for raw material requirements by maintaining appropriate inventory of reagents and ordering reagents as needed through an ERP system (SAP).
- Coordinate projects and data using Excel Word PowerPoint and a document control system (EtQ).
- Maintain accurate records in laboratory notebooks or batch records.
- Maintain a clean and safe lab environment.
- Aid in the transfer of designs to other groups in R&D and manufacturing training those groups and writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and design history records (DHRs).
- Maintain calibrate and operate equipment according to established protocols.
- Monitor equipment for appropriate operation within set parameters and refer abnormal results to lab management.
- Complete experiments and tasks as assigned within specified timelines and ensure documentation meets GLP/GMP requirements.
- Assist with validating new equipment as needed including completing validation protocols.
- Help train other staff members where appropriate.
- Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned by management to meet business needs.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Biochemistry Molecular Biology or a related field.
- 1 year postgrad experience in a lab setting.
- Experience conducting independent work in a laboratory.
- Experience with molecular biologyrelated activities.
- Proven dedication to maintaining research and product integrity.
- Proficient with Excel Word and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cell culture and sterile technique.
- Experience with nucleic acid manipulation including extractions agarose gel analysis concentration measurement and PCR or equivalent experience.
- Experience conducting independent research in a laboratory. Industry experience is desired but not required.
Proficiencies & Behaviours:
- Strictly adhere to LGCs core value behaviors: Passion Curiosity Integrity Brilliance and Respect.
- Critical thinker who can respond quickly to assigned tasks.
- Ability to manage and complete projects as assigned.
- Ability to move from project to project efficiently as priorities change.
- Great teammate willing to contribute to other groups as needed.
- Ability to learn to work independently with minimal supervision as well as to communicate results and provide status updates to the supervisor in a timely fashion.
- Strong organizational skills. Engaged and committed team professional who is dedicated to product development.
- Passion for learning new skills.
- Proficient in working on diverse projects as requested.
- Collaborates effectively with others.
- Independent problem solver and selflearner.
- Determined to maintain research and product integrity.
- Analytic skills: Perform preliminary data interpretation/analysis. Follow SOPs.
Additional Information :
The typical pay range for this role is:
Minimum: $20.20 USD per hour
Maximum: $30.77 USD per hour
New hires receive the hourly rate between the minimum and maximum of the range with the amount offered determined by factors such as internal equity education previous experience skills relevant to the position.
This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus program. Participation in the bonus program is not guaranteed and bonuses are awarded at the discretion of the company based on individual and company performance results.
What we offer (US basedemployees):
- Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
- FSA/HSA Pretax savings plans for health care childcare and elder care
- Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Companypaid short and long term disability life insurance and employee assistance program
- Flexible work options
- Pet Insurance for our furry friends
- Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
- PTO that begins immediately
- Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work Company wide social events frequent catered lunches and much more!
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.
For more information about LGC please visit our website
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
