The Research Associate is responsible for assisting senior R&D staffs to design, develop, and validate clinical diagnostic
assays spanning a wide range of Next-Generation sequencing and microarray technologies.
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
– Aid in the design and development of clinical diagnostic assays for use in a CLIA/CAP regulated setting.
– Participate in drafting Standard Operating Procedures for new assays.
– Perform research experiments, such as primer design and preparation, PCR, electrophoresis, gel imaging and
analysis, Sanger Sequencing, Next-Gen sequencing library preparation, aCGH microarray labeling, and
sequencing analysis.
– Perform general research and development laboratory maintenance tasks.
Position Requirements:
– BS or MS degree in a life sciences field: Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field.
0-2 years laboratory research experience in an academic or industrial setting.
– Strong understanding of molecular and cellular biology.
– Expertise with Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate and work effectively and
positively with all levels of the organization.
*Contact Aarani Arulmol, the Associate Project Manager of R&D at Ambry Genetics.
