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MMQCI-Maine Molecular Quality Controls Inc. · 1 week ago

Discovery Associate Scientist

Saco, ME

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

MMQCI-Maine Molecular Quality Controls Inc. is a company focused on developing quality control products for hospital laboratories. They are seeking a Discovery Associate Scientist to support early-stage molecular biology and diagnostics projects by performing experiments, testing new ideas, and contributing to the development of innovative technologies.

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Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of molecular biology techniques (e.g., buffer and reagent prep, nucleic acid extraction, plasmid prep, in vitro transcription, PCR/qPCR/dPCR, and related techniques) to support feasibility and exploratory projects

Run carefully designed experiments under the direction of Discovery Scientists, record your work in detail, and help organize, interpret, present data so the team can quickly decide on next steps

Learn and adopt new technologies and protocols as the Discovery group evaluates innovative tools and methods

Contribute to daily lab operations, including reagent prep, routine laboratory cleaning, dishes, and chores, inventory management, and basic equipment checks, keeping the Discovery lab running smoothly

Qualification

Molecular Biology techniquesNucleic acid extractionPCR/qPCR/dPCRBiology degreeData handling softwareCuriosityCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam-oriented attitudeInitiative

Required

B.S. in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field with experience in Molecular Biology research

Hands-on experience with core molecular biology techniques (pipetting, reagent prep, amplification, electrophoresis, and nucleic acid extraction) from coursework and research lab experience, internships, or prior work

Innate curiosity, coupled with the drive and initiative needed to satisfy it

A team-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and enthusiasm for learning from and collaborating with experienced scientists

Strong attention to detail, careful documentation habits, and the ability to follow SOPs while also helping refine them

Comfortable using basic software tools (e.g., Excel or equivalent) for data handling and simple calculations