- Tempe, Arizona, United States
- 1+ years
Research Associate II are responsible for performing various molecular biology techniques, maintaining laboratory equipment, and training staff.
Responsibilities
- Participate in planning experiments and execute them.
- Trains Molecular Lab Operations Specialists, Molecular Technologists, and Research Associates in new technologies, implementing technology changes, or upon hire.
- Maintains laboratory equipment, including completing logs and maintenance, e.g., cleaning, sterilize, maintaining, and shut down laboratory equipment, accessories, and instruments used in research experiments, daily and weekly as required.
- Unpacks reagent orders as received; logs them in the reagent database; creates labels, tracking documentation, and QC forms; and stores them in the proper location and conditions.
- Accepts other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science related field and 2 years of post-graduation laboratory experience
- Master's degree in a science related field and 1 year of laboratory experience
- Nice to have: Experience in experimental design and troubleshooting
- Nice to have: Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize, and present research results
- Nice to have: Demonstrated ownership in projects or experiments