Research Associate I

Mastech Inc.

San Diego, CA

Job Title: Research Associate I

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Type: Contract

Business Need

Support AI/ML-assisted oligonucleotide design initiative.
Generate high-quality experimental data to support molecular assay development.
Partner closely with Assay Development and Bioinformatics teams.

Top Required Skills

Molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, nucleic acid extraction)
Experimental troubleshooting and data interpretation
Collaboration within cross-functional scientific teams

Must-Have Qualifications

BS/BA in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related life science field
Hands-on PCR/qPCR experience
Molecular biology laboratory experience
Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental data
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Statistical analysis using JMP or similar software

Preferred Qualifications

Molecular diagnostics experience
Laboratory automation/liquid handling systems
High-throughput screening experience
Python, R, JMP, or bioinformatics exposure
Oligonucleotide design experience

Candidate Knockouts

No qPCR experience
No molecular biology lab experience
Cannot explain troubleshooting examples
No data analysis/interpretation experience

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