Research Associate I - R&D

As a Research Associate in the R&D group of Clear Labs, you will support the development of assays, reagents and automated methods for our clinical and food safety platforms. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams solving complex problems, troubleshooting experiments and investigating new research areas.

This is a temporary role for a duration of six (6) months, with the possibility of an extension.

Job Duties

• Perform routine microbiology/molecular biology experiments in the laboratory independently with minimal guidance from Associate Scientists, Scientists and Senior Scientists
• Keep detailed logs of the experiments and report scientific findings in laboratory notebooks
• Prepare SOPs and protocols for making reagent mixes, kits, assay controls and assist in the routine manufacturing of reagent kits
• Assist in preparing formal reports, presentations, posters, and manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
• Contribute proactively in data analysis and troubleshooting experimental problems
• Read and understand relevant scientific literature
• Maintain and clean laboratory and equipment alongside other RAs and interns in a collaborative and proactive environment
• Organize daily work schedule to utilize time efficiently
• Help generate figures and analyze data
• Follow best practices in a molecular laboratory to ensure quality patient results

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology or other related fields
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a microbiology or molecular biology laboratory
• Familiarity with common laboratory techniques and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A desire to be part of a fast paced dynamic development environment and willingness to be flexible with different work environments and timings
• Must be currently authorized to work in the US.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• “Can do” attitude, resourcefulness to adapt and high energy are desirable attributes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bacterial culture, isolation and enumeration
• Experience working in a GMP setting
• Some level of proficiency in statistics, data analysis and computing

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• On-site lunch stipend 5 days a week

Pay Rate: $21-31 per hour, depending on experience