Bruker · 6 days ago
Research Associate
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$62K/yr - $118K/yr
2+ years expBruker is a global company with over 8500 employees dedicated to enabling scientific breakthroughs. The Research Associate role involves hands-on experimental work in developing next-generation spatial molecular technologies, focusing on tissue processing and high-resolution imaging.
ChemicalLife ScienceManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Work cooperatively in a product-oriented team environment and interact with TAP customers and collaborators when needed
Perform 70-80% bench work on tissue sample sectioning, processing, instrument setup, data collection, and troubleshooting when needed
Design, carry out and interpret experiments with limited supervision. Deliver results under tight timelines
Curate large, complex data sets and make independent scientific conclusions by using data analysis packages
Organize and communicate results to supervisor and senior management verbally and/or in writing. Present data to product development teams and marketing representatives
Write protocols, experimental summary reports, quality documents and other scientific literature associated with the projects
Maintain and manipulate biological specimens (BSL-2 tissues) associated with your research
Manage lab reagent inventory and maintain the instruments
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in biochemistry, molecular or cell biology or a related discipline
At least 2 years (for B.S.) or 0-2 years (for M.S. or other advanced degree) of hands-on experience on molecular biology or assay development
Experience with DNA/RNA extraction, storage, amplification and characterization, in the context of high-throughput analysis
Experience with tissue /cell culture, in situ hybridization and immunofluorescence staining
Experience with fluorescence microscopy and optical imaging
Experience with histology/pathology lab work
Strong analytical skills on molecular assays and quantitative measurements
Organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Enjoy working in a multidisciplinary, collaborative and fast-moving team environment
Preferred
Experience with image processing and scientific programing (R, Python)
Experience with nanomaterials science or photochemistry
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Medical and dental plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
Company
Bruker
Bruker is a manufacturer of analytical and medical instruments covering NMR, ESR, FT-IR, X-RAY spectroscopy.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
Thomas Weisel Partners
2025-09-03Post Ipo Equity· $582M
2024-05-29Post Ipo Equity· $403.74M
2019-12-12Post Ipo Debt
Leadership Team
Frank Laukien
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Faessler
Senior Vice President Finance
Recent News
2026-01-13
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