Research Associate II

2 weeks ago


Carlsbad, United States Roche Full time
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The Position

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

Our team, GenMark Diagnostics is a leading provider of multiplex molecular diagnostic solutions designed to enhance patient care, improve key quality metrics, and reduce the total cost of care. GenMark's ePlex: The True Sample-to-Answer SolutionTM is designed to optimize laboratory efficiency and address a broad range of infectious disease testing needs, including respiratory, bloodstream, and other infections.

Your Opportunity

As Research Associate II in the Assay Development team you are having a unique opportunity to leverage your background and skills in molecular diagnostics. You will execute a range of molecular biology and bioanalytical procedures, reagent preparation, and laboratory duties under supervision. You will investigate, adapt, or modify experimental methods and technologies for project advancement. Also, you are:
  • Responsible for day to day running of experiments and data analysis in the assay development laboratory. Identifying and solving problems in experiments or protocol designs and suggesting improvements.
  • Conducting general molecular biology tasks, including nucleic acid purification, quantification, amplification and analysis on multiple platforms.
  • Preparing reagents and solutions as needed, using appropriate procedural and documentation methods, including industry standard good laboratory practices.
  • Responsible for maintaining stockroom supplies and inventory
  • Preparing documents meeting company standards, including data summaries, reports, SOPs and procedures. Presents work at meetings as required, and proposes new strategies and methods to address immediate and upcoming technical issues
  • Reads literature directly associated with assigned projects and related areas. Interacts with other internal departments, as necessary, to plan and expedite project objectives

Who you are
  • You hold a B.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or a related field and bring 3+/0+ years molecular biology or biochemistry laboratory experience post-BS/MS degree

Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal applicant
  • Hands on experience in biological sample handling, nucleic acid purification, amplification and detection techniques
  • Effective in research design, data analysis, and evaluation of new techniques & procedures for products, systems, or technologies. Demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles
  • Exhibits creativity, foresight and mature judgment in conducting projects
  • Excellent organizational skills; ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize, and handle multiple changing projects and tasks. Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Relocation benefits are not offered for this job posting

The expected salary range for this position based in California is 62, ,000. 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

Who we are

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 and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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