Research Associate, Diagnostic Assay Development

Hologic

San Diego, CAOn-siteFull time

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Pay: $48.5K to $72.8K; a year
Location: San Diego, CA
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time
Posted: Oct 30; 1 day ago

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Hologic

Medical Equipment Manufacturing · 5,001 to 10,000 employees

We’re an innovative medical technology company whose purpose is to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. While we discover and develop groundbreaking products and services that benefit everyone, we are especially passionate about those that advance women’s health and well-being. This allows us to be a company that prospers, grows and empowers women to experience healthier lives.

None of this would be possible without the talent, skills and aspirations of our employees. Their expertise and dedication to developing and sharing more robust, science-based certainty drives our increasingly global presence, as well as a pipeline that responds to the unmet health and wellness needs of women, families and communities.

What powers our growth across Breast & Skeletal Health, Diagnostic Solutions, and GYN Surgical Solutions is also what differentiates us: the exceptional and clinically proven ability of our products to detect, diagnose and treat illnesses and other health conditions earlier and better. This clinical superiority creates high expectations, which we fulfill by always challenging ourselves to improve health through better technology, education and market access. Our goal is to minimize doubt and maximize the confidence our customers and their patients have in their decisions and diagnoses.

We work toward this goal every day, always aware that in an increasingly complex and competitive global environment, we must continually earn the trust of our customers and their patients. By focusing on women’s health while still delivering health benefits to everyone, we are setting a new standard of excellence that is strengthened by purpose, driven by passion and brought to life by our promise of more certain early detection and better health outcomes.

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What you'll do

The Research Associate will design and execute experiments to support the development of nucleic acid amplification tests on automated platforms.
Responsibilities include performing benchtop molecular biology tasks, analyzing experimental data, and communicating results effectively within a team environment.

What you need

Candidates must hold a B.A. or B.S. in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, with a preference for those with an M.S. degree.
Applicants should have 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience and familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR and nucleic acid extraction.
Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree

Key skills

Molecular biologyDiagnostic assay developmentNucleic acid amplificationPCRNucleic acid extractionPipettingSolution preparationLaboratory documentationData analysisExcelExperimental designLaboratory notebook maintenanceTechnical communicationTeam collaboration

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Hologic is seeking a Research Associate, Diagnostic Assay Development, responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively. Work will primarily focus on supporting the development of a nucleic acid amplification test on an automated platform. This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Plan, execute, and analyze minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor. * Understand experiment goals and provide input to experimental design. * Perform basic benchtop molecular biology laboratory tasks in support of experiments. * Analyze data from individual experiments with input from supervisor and document work in laboratory notebook or report. * Summarize and communicate results from experiments. * Effectively communicate with peers and supervisor. Present data in group meetings. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required: * Drive and commitment: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and commitment to team objectives * Work efficiently and effectively: Effectively manages time and priorities by focusing on highest priority tasks and working efficiently; effectively recovers from mistakes; completes projects on time * Team membership: Interacts collaboratively in a team environment; knows when and how to use a team approach to solve problems; seeks the contributions of all team members; shares credit with others * Adapt and learn: Works efficiently in situations involving ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change; demonstrates resilience and composure in difficult circumstances; deals constructively with mistakes and setbacks and learns from them; continually learns to grow and improve skills to meet organizational goals Education: * B.A./B.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field. * Candidates with a M.S. in a relevant field are encouraged to apply. Experience: * 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience. * Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR, nucleic acid extraction, pipetting, solution preparation, and laboratory documentation is preferred. * Experience with data analysis and interpretation using Excel or other technical software. The annualized base salary range for this hourly role is $48,500 - $72,800 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. Why Hologic? We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. If you have the right skills and experience, apply today! #LI-RF1 Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered. Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.