Research associate
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Company:

Molecular Instruments, Inc. (molecularinstruments.com) is a biotechnology startup pioneering programmable molecular technologies for multiplexed quantitative bioimaging. We are looking for talented product-oriented people to help grow our company and develop next-generation capabilities using our state-of-the-art imaging reagents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-depth technical and strategic understanding of how products are planned, designed, validated, manufactured, and distributed at scale
• Assist in writing technical reports, protocol setup guides, and SOP for new products.
• Perform independent research on finding creative solutions to improve product performance, lower cost of production, and remove barriers toward product development goals.
• Lead exploration and evaluation of new tools, techniques, and materials, and engage with both external vendors and internal team members to improve company capabilities/efficiency and product performance
• Document thorough experimental findings and communicate them effectively in technical meetings.
• Perform on-site customer support on protocol setup and/or trouble-shooting when needed
• Provide support to all departments within the company through process capability analysis, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process changes



Listed responsibilities are duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Preferred educational and experimental background:

• BS/MS or equivalent
• 3+ years of wet lab experience
• Strong familiarity with standard laboratory practices
• Experience in fluorescence microscopy, in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, blotting techniques, and quantitative analysis of experimental data
• Familiarity with histopathological auto-stainers such as Discovery Ultra, Oncore Pro X, and BOND RX is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A successful applicant must be dedicated, responsible, detail-oriented, highly organized, proactive, efficient and capable of working closely and communicating with others in the multiple teams. Applicant must keep an accurate, detailed and neat lab notebook. Attention to detail in constructing grammatically correct emails is essential. The following wet lab skills are required: polyacrylamide and agarose gel electrophoresis and general molecular biology experience. The following wet lab skills are preferred but not required: in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy. Previous wet lab experience, general technical dexterity, dedication, organization, and scientific curiosity are strongly valued. The following scripting languages are valued: MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or other equivalent. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Molecular Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), visit eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.​