Research Associate I or II

Job Summary:

Seegene USA is seeking an R&D Associate I/II to join our R&D Assay Development team. In this role, you will report to the Assay Development Manager and play a key part in supporting, conducting, and documenting experiments that drive new product development. As a primary R&D associate, you will be instrumental in advancing our research and development goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carry out experiments of simple to moderate complexity with guidance from a supervisor in support of developing IVD assays.
• Understand the purpose of the experiments and may offer input on experimental design.
• Analyze data from individual experiments (with or without supervisory input), properly documenting findings in a laboratory notebook or report.
• Ability to summarize sets of experiments as needed.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment and workspace.
• Interacts with and assists other members of the R&D group and cross-functional teams within the organization.
• Present data and findings in group meetings.
• Follow sample handling precautions while handling various sample types such as blood, stool, urine, respiratory swabs, and vaginal swabs.
• Receives, labels, and safely stores samples and reagents for testing.
• Write study protocols and reports to support assay development (with or without supervisory input).
• Order materials, reagents, and other supplies, as needed, to maintain R&D projects and lab operations.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

R&D Associate I

• BA/BS in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, clinical medical technology, laboratory sciences or other related areas
• 0-2 years hands-on laboratory experience in an academic or industrial environment
• Experience with basic chemistry/biology/medical laboratory skills and techniques.R&D Associate II
• BA/BS degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, clinical medical technology, laboratory sciences or other related areas
• 2-4 years IVD assay development or related industry experience.
• Experience with moderately complex chemistry/biology/medical laboratory skills and techniques

or

• MA/MS in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, clinical medical technology, laboratory sciences or other related areas and
• 0-2 years IVD assay development or related industry experience.
• Experience with moderately complex chemistry/biology/medical laboratory skills and techniques.

Additional/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data analysis software such as JMP, Analyze-It.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of QSR’s and ISO.
• Familiarity with IVD development under FDA or ISO 13485 quality styems is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

LOCATION
This position is based in Irvine, California, USA.

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