Research Associate I *PC 17

Your Role:

The Research Associate is involved in supporting the development and improvement of the multiomics sequencing platform including chemistry workflows and internal / external manufacturing. The Research Associate is responsible for preparing sequencing chemistry reagents for the sequencing team/internal manufacturing and helping with instrument set up and maintenance. Additionally, this role is part of a multidisciplinary effort and works collaboratively with the leads of the other teams to integrate these reagents into overall platform workflows.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set-up and run instruments in support of multiomics sequencing platform.
• Organize internally manufactured reagents and shipments to internal production teams.
• Prepare sequencing chemistry reagents and carry out lab procedures and SOPs (buffer and other kit components).
• Provide basic data reports for consolidation of results and manage inventory of solvents and chemicals within the chemistry team.
• DNA synthesis and maintenance of instruments, as needed.
• Organic chemistry: wet lab for conjugation/ linker installation dye labeling.
• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team both locally and internationally.
• Perform all duties in accordance with EHS requirements. · Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field.
• Good organization skills and ability to take initiative.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, manufacturing processes.
• Software Skills, especially with MS Office and Excel.
• Self-motivated and team oriented.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Hands on experience with analytical / prep HPLC and flash purification.
• Familiarity with buffer preparation, NGS, and oligonucleotide synthesis is a plus.
• Hands on experience with wet organic chemistry (synthesis and purification) is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled facility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Generally, this job is performed in a sanitized laboratory setting and routinely uses standard medical and research equipment such as centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, microscopes, incubators, pipettes and computers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood, viruses, bacteria, body fluids and other tissues. Employees entering and leaving the laboratory must wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment such as scrubs, coveralls, masks, glasses and gloves. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees must wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment such as masks, glasses and glovers when entering the manufacturing and/or laboratory. 

The hiring range for this position is expected to fall between $32.64 - $38.41/hour, reflecting the range candidates can reasonably expect to be considered for at time of offer, based on factors such as experience, internal equity, and qualifications. 

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of considerations, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. 

In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions.

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Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact – one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies – transformative methods that mobilize the body’s own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. Today, our more than 18,000 solutions play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow.