Research Associate I

Company: Myriad Genetics
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Onsite: Salt Lake City, West Campus
Responsibility

• Under moderate supervision, perform standard to moderately complex experiments at the bench, designed to build and test novel genomic technologies and cell-biology assays.
  
• Assists and participates in the execution and initial interpretation of basic to somewhat complex projects or experiments on existing products in the laboratory or with data pertaining to research within own work area (domain of expertise).
  
• Participates and assists with building prototypes of new genomic assays that can be refined and launched into a high-volume clinical laboratory.
  
• Deepen and broaden skills by working closely with talented experimental scientists, software engineers, automation engineers, and data scientists. Applies professional concepts to complete assignments of moderate complexity.
  
• Communicate results within the assay-development group.
  
• Work on well-defined projects with clearly defined tasks, procedures and objectives.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
• BA/BS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
  
• Minimum of one to two years of full-time experience working in a laboratory utilizing molecular biology techniques or equivalent experience or education.
  
• Familiarity with Illumina NGS technology and the broad range of associated molecular protocols, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, and NGS library preparations.
  
• Experience with cell biology projects and techniques preferred.
  
• Able to accurately document your work and effectively communicate progress in written and verbal form.
  
• Previous experience working with laboratory automation preferred (Tecan, Bravo, Biomek, Hamilton, epMotion, etc.).
  
• Measurable contributions to innovative projects in industry and/or academia.
  
• A sense of integrity, inner drive, and the competence to be self-sufficient with a strong desire to be part of a supportive team.
  
  Physical Requirements
  Lifting Requirements - light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, pushing or pulling, and reaching. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.Myriad Genetics will never request payment, solicit personal financial information, or conduct interviews via informal channels (e.g., personal email, text messages)

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