Research Associate I - Biology/Biochemistry/Molecular Genetics - Westborough, MA

Summary

Amazing Entry Level Research & Development Career Opportunity!!!!!

This position is responsible for analyzing and critiquing results, noting deviations and suggesting relevant experiments to supervisor.

Responsibilities :

• Generating reliable and consistent results.
• Independently conducts important experiments.
• Implements new protocols, with some guidance.
• Performs routine tasks competently and may work on problems of moderate to complex scope with supervision.
• Masters new experimental techniques.
• Takes direction/coaching on new assignments.
• Works in cross functional teams.
• Maintains accurate and Comprehensible experimental notebook.
• May draft report contributions and give presentations on own work to colleagues.
• Produces data sufficient to be included in patent or peer-reviewed publication.

Requirements

Amazing Entry Level Research & Development Career Opportunity!!!!!

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics or related field with a minimum of 2 years relevant wet lab experience
• or
• Masters of Science degree in a related field with a minimum of 1 year relevant wet lab experience

• This is an entry level position for a candidate with a Master of Science in R & D .

• Proficient skills in molecular biology techniques, e.g. DNA/RNA extractions and quantification, PCR, qPCR, MLPA, Sanger sequencing
• Knowledge of next-generation sequencing methodologies and working knowledge of NGS data handling and analysis tools; familiarity with basic statistics
• Experience using literature/search engines/databases to pursue science .
• Some research experience in academia or industry is a big plus
• Relevant Wet Lab experience, preferred
• Undergrad work-study job or a research course is a big plus
• Proficient with web tools and databases for assay design, data analysis, literature searches
• Strong documentation, organization and critical thinking skill s
• Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision in a dynamic, collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Shift
1

Schedule
Monday through Friday