Research And Development Associate II

Summary of Responsibilities

Be part of a team tasked with improvement/development of diagnostic products.

Design, develop, and execute research and development experiments under the direct supervision of the Project Leader. Duties may include execution of experimental protocols and data analyis, reagent preparation and specimen storage/tracking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform day to day experimental activities under GLP conditions, maintain detailed documentation.

• Consistently plan experiments, evaluate and interpret results and plan subsequent experiments to attain short term goals.

• Perform standard and novel experimental protocols and data analyis required for product development.

• Interact with staff from all Departments.

• Interact on technical matters with research staff at collaborating institutions.

• Specimen processing, storing, shipping and sample set preparation/documentation.

• General and preventative equipment maintenance and functional verification tasks.

• Ensure work is aligned with all relevant quality requirements.

• Keep current on applicable scientific literature

• Participates in and adheres to the Quality Program

• Adhere to safety SOPs and report potential safety hazards.

• Must be able to work productively and independently in an interdisciplinary team environment.

• Other duties as assigned

Education

• B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or equivalent.

• Minimum of 3 years pertinent industry experience preferred.

Skills, Specialized Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases.

• Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities.

• Must possess exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and problem solving skills

• Computer proficiency (Microsoft products)

• Highly motivated, readily adapts to changing priorities, effectively manages own time to ensure tasks, multiple projects are completed on time.