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BIOMERIEUX, INC. Research Associate I in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Research Associate I
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States Position Type: Unfixed Term Job Function: Clinical Affairs
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A family-owned company, bioMerieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For almost 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 44 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network. This includes our SLC site, formerly known as BioFire Diagnostics.
Description This position is part of a team responsible for performance assessment and validation of molecular in vitro diagnostic products. The Research Associate I works to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and has the temperament to operate proactively and collaboratively in a team in support of FDA and other global regulatory submissions. Tasks will 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 is primarily collaborative and requires the ability to communicate and coordinate with peers and supervisor(s) effectively and respectfully. The position requires basic laboratory technical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving, and a dedication to the mission and goals of the department and bioMerieux. A Research Associate I may receive general or detailed instruction and direct supervision on general work, new procedures, and assignments.
Primary Job Duties * Assists with stocking project-specific laboratory supplies, including inventorying stock. * Act as a good lab citizen and team member. Coordinate and collaborate within and across teams and functional groups for routine lab activities, cleaning, equipment use, specific assigned tasks and projects, and sharing of knowledge, skills, and ideas. * Work in a Biosafety level 2/2+ environment with potentially pathogenic microbes, patient samples, and body fluids using sterile technique for contamination and infection control. * Ensure data integrity and accurate record-keeping by collecting, recording (in an electronic laboratory notebook and/or study worksheets), analyzing and verifying data in compliance with company standard operating procedures, work instruction documents, and study protocols. * Use and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies/inventory, and workspaces according to operational, quality, and safety requirements as outlined in protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instruction documents. * Perform routine calculations and laboratory techniques including solution formulation, microbial culture and enumeration, nucleic acid extraction and quantification, real-time and/or digital PCR, as well as basic statistical analyses. * Execute study protocols and contribute to protocol and process development, optimization, and/or revision. * Conduct routine data analysis under supervision. * Communicate data and analyses in written reports and oral presentations to peers and supervisors, commensurate with job level. * Contribute to the writing of study reports. * Perform all work in compliance with bioMerieux corporate policies and within the guidelines of the Quality Management System. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Training and Education Requires a B achelor's degree in a scientific... For full info follow application link.