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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc

Research Associate II

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566


Join Bio-Rad’s Life Science Group in developing innovative products for oncology research and biopharmaceutical testing applications. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development of new products utilizing state-of-the-art droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) technology. Your responsibilities will include planning and conducting experiments, designing and optimizing ddPCR assays, analyzing and presenting data, and problem-solving. You will be involved in all stages of the product development process from proof-of-concept through launch and will help deliver applications and products that empower our customers to improve healthcare outcomes for millions.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

Perform effective experiments for the development and optimization of new ddPCR assays.

Analyze and interpret data, summarize and document the experimental results and effectively communicate and present data to the team and project stakeholders.

Write verification test plans and reports to support new product development.

Identify and resolve technical challenges that may arise during assay development.

Assist and collaborate with a team of research scientists and associates to achieve shared goals.

What You Bring:

Education:

A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related life science field.

Work Experience:

At least 1-5 years of relevant laboratory experience, preferably with PCR assays.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in designing and executing experiments, data analysis, and problem-solving. Hands-on experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques and nucleic acid technology relating to PCR, qPCR, and/or digital PCR, preferably relating to designing and optimizing PCR-based assays.

Communication Skills:

Ability to present results clearly and concisely and work collaboratively within a team.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong analysis skills to interpret experimental results and ability to identify and overcome challenges during assay development.

Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JMP and other tools for experimentation and analysis.

Ability to self-motivate, multitask and make intellectual contributions to multiple projects. Attention to detail.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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