Research Scientist

POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for research and innovation of molecular diagnostics, reagents, instrumentation and processes to advance the progress of diagnostic initiatives. Independently planning and executing experiments, analyzing and documenting resulting data and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner will be among the principle responsibilities of this position. This position may directly supervise the work of others in their group and/or across interdisciplinary teams.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Project planning and associated documentationConduct experiments, analyze and critically review resulting dataTroubleshoot and optimize experiments; communicate challenges and solutions to managers and senior staffResearch new methods and train laboratory personnelMay work with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) materials such as viruses, bacteria and/or human clinical matrices (e.g. serum and plasma)May manage and coordinate the activities of Research AssociatesSuggest direction for future workEXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:Ph.D. in structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, enzymology, chemistry, bioengineering or related field of studyExperience in a wide variety of molecular biology methods for nucleic acid analysis and manipulation including DNA and RNA purification, amplification, labeling and hybridizationSolid understanding of DNA and RNA enzymology including polymerases, nucleases and modification enzymes.Expertise in a wide variety of enzymatic assays employing fluorescence, UV-Vis spectroscopy, electrophoretic and chromatographic methods, and other techniquesExperience in analytical methods and detailed quantitative analysis for characterization of nucleic acidsDemonstrated ability to work independently, design experiments, analyze resulting data and document results.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical backgroundDemonstrated ability to generate creative solutions to challenging problemsDemonstrated ability to independently design and execute project planning, organization, troubleshooting, optimization and validation of experimentsA wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task in an environment with changing prioritiesPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Up to 70% of the day may be spent in the labThere are aspects of the position's duties that require a person in this role to work at heights above four (4) feet on occasion and lift up to 25 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Laboratory environment working with chemical reagents and performing some Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) workMay involve handling of BSL-2 materials and organisms including human blood and/or blood products on occasion

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