ChromaCode is looking for an experienced Research Associate to join our Assay Development team.  To be successful, you’ll need a strong technical background, be a quick learner. A track record of successfully contributing to the development of nucleic-acid-based assays, specifically working in a BSL-2 environment would be preferred.  Experience working with real-time PCR technology is a requirement.  

 

The person filling this role will be part of a dynamic assay team developing ChromaCode HDPCR assays for real time and digital PCR applications.  Attention to detail, tenacity, and flexibility is extremely helpful in this role. Working closely with team members will be essential to success. 

 

Who we are

We are a well-funded, multiplexed molecular diagnostics start-up with a bioinformatics focus and pedigree from Illumina, Google[x], Luminex, and Caltech. We leverage patented mathematical methods and algorithmic enhancements to enrich signal processing from the most popular life science instrumentation.  We are using this to extract new information on biochemistry reactions and substantially increase the performance capabilities of today’s gold-standard biochemical assays at a very low cost.

 

What you will be responsible for

·      Execution of laboratory work in support of molecular diagnostic product development 

·      Planning, setting up and running PCR/qPCR/dPCR assays on commonly used real-time PCR instruments

·      Extraction of nucleic acids in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory

·      Maintaining usage logs of clinical specimens and sample stocks

·      Execution of laboratory work under the direction of your supervisor

·      Documentation of work in accordance with ChromaCode procedures

 

Your ideal qualifications

• You are highly organized and eager learner with the desire to advance projects and support your team in a fast-paced work environment 
• BS in molecular biology or related discipline with 3+ years of industry or academic R&D experience or in a clinical laboratory setting
• Demonstrated experience in:
• operation of common instrumentation/methodologies for nucleic acid extraction
• setting up and running PCR/qPCR assays on commonly used real-time PCR instruments
• maintaining records
• successful execution in a team setting
• Experience in product development under Design Control is a plus