Laboratory Research Associate
Location
Seattle, WA | United States
Job description
Responsibilities
Propose and execute high quality laboratory experiments with guidance from senior team members.
Support projects that are immediately relevant to company milestones in a fast-paced environment.
Identify and troubleshoot problems in creative ways.
Learn and execute SOPs to produce critical reagents.
Communicate results to supervisor and project teams and propose innovative solutions to scientific challenges. Uses technical writing skills to generate reports and documents in a timely manner.
Assumes accountability for electronic lab notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats.
Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.
Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA). Makes recommendations and acts as appropriate to keep the lab a safe environment for all team members, including regular housekeeping tasks.
Maintains a clean and organized personal and communal lab space.
Adheres to Roche Diagnostics Seattle policies and supports management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.
Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree - BS in Biological/Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related field
Experience: Min. 2 years
Knowledge, Skills or Ability:
Strong analytical ability.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
Very good organization skills with excellent attention to detail.
Proficient in basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.).
Knowledge of basic laboratory skills (e.g. pipetting, sterile technique)
Experience with handling and purifying nucleic acids and proteins.
Experience with assay or technology development.
Familiarity with next-generation sequencing platforms, PCR, automated liquid handling systems
Ability to work safely within the lab and take appropriate actions to ensure lab safety.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen ability to listen to directions and company goals and execute them effectively.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all organizational levels.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws .
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