Research Associate
BioFire Defense
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Salt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $27 per hour
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Execute and report on performance studies that demonstrate products and devices are functioning in accordance with design and regulatory requirements and specifications.
- Focus on molecular and microbiological experiments and procedures (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, serial dilution, PCR, bacterial and fungal culture, etc.) with associated collection, analysis, verification and recording of data in accordance with established protocols and work instruction documents, regulations, safety requirements, and the quality system.
- Work primarily collaborative and requires the ability to effectively and respectfully communicate and coordinate with peers and supervisors.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in a science, or related field.
- Research Associate I – Six months’ experience in an academic, industry, or healthcare laboratory
- Research Associate II – Two years’ experience in an academic, industry, or healthcare laboratory in addition to experience with real-time PCR and/or sequence analysis and familiarity with Biosafety Level 2 practices
- Knowledge of microbiology and molecular biology principles, tools, and techniques
- Knowledge of basic laboratory practices including pipetting, handling of biological and chemical materials, sterile techniques, and contamination control
- Knowledge of basic statistical and concentration calculations
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, trouble shooting, and problem solving skills
- Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k - company match of 5% regardless of participation and up to a total of 9.5% company match if contributing
- 4 Weeks of PTO
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Break from the work week between December 24 thru December 31
- Participation in Company's Wellness Program (discounted medical premiums)
- Multiple Company Sponsored Events Each Year (catered breakfast/lunch, holiday parties, snacks)
- Stimulating work environment
- Convenient location near I-15 and Trax Station
- Free Parking
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
nucleic acid extractionserial dilutionPCRbacterial culturefungal culturereal-time PCRsequence analysisstatistical calculationsconcentration calculationssterile techniques
Soft skills
attention to detailcritical thinkingtrouble shootingproblem solvingcollaborationeffective communicationrespectful communicationcoordination
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in science or related fieldDoD Personnel Security Clearance